Energy Systems Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ME458

Course Name:

Introduction To Finite Element Analysis

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ALPER TEZCAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SELİM HARTOMACIOĞLU
Dr. Tayfun GÜLEM

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Application of finite element methods to different mechanical engineering areas. These areas include stress analysis, heat transfer and fluid flow.
Course Content:	None.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Derive the element stiffness matrices for truss, beam and simple planar elements.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Able to apply appropriate constraints and boundary conditions to finite element models. And able to solve the linear algebric equations.
2) Use the commercial FEA code (Altair OptiStruct) to solve static, linear elastic, structural mechanics problems.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Application of finite element methods to different mechanical engineering areas.	None.
2)	Stress analysis.	None.
3)	Heat transfer and fluid flow.	None.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	A first course in finite element method by D.D. Logan
References:	A first course in finite elements. by J. Fish and T. Belytschko

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Closed Department

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Closed Department

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	3	45
Study Hours Out of Class	9	5	45
Homework Assignments	7	5	35
Midterms	1	7	7
Final	1	8	8
Total Workload			140