Information Package / Course Catalogue
Finite Element Method
Course Code: MCE580
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to present detailed information about finite element method and its various applications

Course Content

Presenting general information about finite element method, information about finite element programs regarding their respective purpose. Detailed information about drawing, modelling and analysis steps using finite element programs for solving various civil engineering problems.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to visualise engineering problems in 3D.
2.To be able to model various constructs.
3.To be able to determine a suitable analysis approach for an engineering problem.
4.To be able to perform static analysis.
5.To be able to perform dynamic analysis.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.H. H. West and L. F. Geschwindner, Fundamentals of Structural Analysis, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2002.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Finite element method
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Finite element programs
Week 3 - Theoretical
Introduction to Finite element programs
Week 4 - Theoretical
Creating drawings and geometries
Week 5 - Theoretical
Creating drawings and geometries
Week 6 - Theoretical
Determining and defining material properties
Week 7 - Theoretical
Introduction to meshing process
Week 8 - Theoretical
Introduction to analysis modules
Week 9 - Theoretical
Introduction to analysis modules
Week 10 - Theoretical
Static analysis methods
Week 11 - Theoretical
Static analysis methods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Dynamic analysis methods
Week 13 - Theoretical
Dynamic analysis methods
Week 14 - Theoretical
Explicit analysis methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Assignment2%40
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%25
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Individual Work142142
Midterm Examination1325
Final Examination1325
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
3
2
4
2
OÇ-2
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-3
4
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5
4
5
5
OÇ-4
5
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5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026