University of Michigan
The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics
University of Michigan

The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Intermediate level
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Approx. 61 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(540 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 61 hours
Learn at your own pace
95%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Become familiar with the finite element method as applicable to a range of problems in physics and engineering.

  • Create simple C++ code.

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12 quizzes

Taught in English

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There are 13 modules in this course

This unit is an introduction to a simple one-dimensional problem that can be solved by the finite element method.

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11 videos3 readings1 quiz

In this unit you will be introduced to the approximate, or finite-dimensional, weak form for the one-dimensional problem.

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14 videos1 quiz

In this unit, you will write the finite-dimensional weak form in a matrix-vector form. You also will be introduced to coding in the deal.ii framework.

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14 videos1 quiz1 programming assignment

This unit develops further details on boundary conditions, higher-order basis functions, and numerical quadrature. You also will learn about the templates for the first coding assignment.

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17 videos1 quiz

This unit outlines the mathematical analysis of the finite element method.

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12 videos1 quiz

This unit develops an alternate derivation of the weak form, which is applicable to certain physical problems.

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4 videos1 quiz

In this unit, we develop the finite element method for three-dimensional scalar problems, such as the heat conduction or mass diffusion problems.

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24 videos1 quiz

In this unit, you will complete some details of the three-dimensional formulation that depend on the choice of basis functions, as well as be introduced to the second coding assignment.

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9 videos1 quiz1 programming assignment

In this unit, we take a detour to study the two-dimensional formulation for scalar problems, such as the steady state heat or diffusion equations.

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6 videos1 quiz

This unit introduces the problem of three-dimensional, linearized elasticity at steady state, and also develops the finite element method for this problem. Aspects of the code templates are also examined.

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22 videos1 quiz1 programming assignment

In this unit, we study the unsteady heat conduction, or mass diffusion, problem, as well as its finite element formulation.

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27 videos1 quiz1 programming assignment

In this unit we study the problem of elastodynamics, and its finite element formulation.

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9 videos1 quiz

This is a wrap-up, with suggestions for future study.

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1 video2 readings

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Krishna Garikipati, Ph.D.
University of Michigan
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