Finite Element Methods

12 units · Graduate

Intermittent: 12 units Finite element methods for elliptic boundary value problems. Analysis of errors, approximation by finite element spaces. Efficient implementation of finite element spaces. Efficient implementation of finite element algorithms, finite element methods for parabolic and eigenvalue problems, effects of curved boundaries. Numerical quadrature, non-conforming methods. (Three 50 minute lectures) Prerequisites: ( 21-236 Min. grade B or 21-456 Min. grade B or 21-356 Min. grade B) and ( 21-237 Min. grade B or 21-373 Min. grade B)