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2025-2026 Johnstown Campus Catalog 
  
 
  Jul 08, 2025
 
2025-2026 Johnstown Campus Catalog
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ME 1173 - FINITE ELEMENT METHODS


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The fundamentals of the finite element method are presented. A general approach to the development of the finite element method is given. Emphasis is placed on understanding the theory behind the development of the method as well as applications to engineering analysis problems. Application problems are solved by the students during the course on a general-purpose finite element analysis program. Students perform model generation, solution, and post processing of results.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: (ET 0030 or ET 0031 or ENGR 0018) and (MATH 1035 or MATH 1271) and (MET 1170 or ME 1026 or CE 1330)


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