Course Description

Applied Mathematics 466a/b Finite Element Methods

Variational principles, methods of approximation, basis functions, convergence of approximations, solution of steady state problems, solution of time-dependent problems. Each student will be required to complete two major computational projects.

Prerequisite: Applied Mathematics 261b or the former Applied Mathematics 272a/b.

Corequisite: Applied Mathematics 315a/b or equivalent.

3 lecture hours, half course.

Offered in alternate years with Applied Mathematics 476a/b.

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