FINITE ELEMENT METHOD PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CEN415	FINITE ELEMENT METHOD	7	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AHMAD RESHAD NOORI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the finite element method for structural analysis so that the students will be able to use the finite element-based package programs effectively and accurately.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes the following topics; beam equations, work done by internal and by external forces, potential and kinetic energy, shape functions, equations of motion, torsional elements, tension elements, bending and frame elements, elastic stability, and package program application in structural engineering.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to model structural elements using the finite element method.
To be able to analyze an engineering structure using the finite element method.
To be able to use any recommended package program for structural analysis.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Research	Methods of change methods	Expression
2	Literature Research	Energy methods	Expression
3	Literature Research	Constituent relations and field equations	Expression
4	Literature Research	Finite and infinitesimal relocations	Expression
5	Literature Research	Introduction to motion equations and finite elements	Expression
6	Literature Research	Shape functions (one dimensional)	Expression
7	Literature Research	Shape functions (two and three dimensional)	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Research	Continuity conditions, numerical integration	Expression
10	Literature Research	One dimensional matrix of elements	Expression
11	Literature Research	two dimensional matrix of elements	Expression
12	Literature Research	Convergence criteria	Expression
13	Literature Research	Merge of elements	Expression
14	Literature Research	Problem of thin plate bending	Expression
15	Literature Research	Problem of thin plate bending	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Aydogan M., Omurtag M.H., The Finite Element Method, İ.T.Ü, 2009.
Bathe,K.J. Finite element Procedures, Prentice-Hall,1996
Prezemieniecki, J.S. Theory of Matrix Structural Analysis, Dover Pub. 1985.
Hart, G.C., Wong, K. Structural Dynamics for Structural Engineers, J.Wiley, 2000.
Meek, J.L. Matrix Structural Analysis, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0070413169, 1971.
Clough, R.W., Penzien, J. Dynamics of Structures, McGraw-Hill, 1996.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Consider the formal systems used in civil engineering and discusses different method				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation to the correct expression is the formnül			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to work independently in the field of civil engineering in the production and take responsibility for these issues				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a requirement of civil engineering monitors current changes.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As an individual becomes aware of social and professional responsibility.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The powers and responsibilities of civil engineering and construction management takes place within.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	15	15
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	35	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	25	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	149