| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits | Last Updated Date |
| 7 | ME428 | FINITE ELEMENT METHOD | 2+2+0 | 3 | 5 | 15.08.2025 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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This course aims to teach the modeling and solution of engineering problems using the finite element method.
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Course Content
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Fundamentals of finite elements; weak formulation; element types (1D, 2D, 3D); shape functions; assembly and boundary conditions; loading; solution algorithms; application examples.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Face-to-face lectures, computer lab sessions (ABAQUS/MATLAB), homework assignments, and project work.
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Asist Prof.Dr. Farzin mozafari farzin.mozafari@agu.edu.tr
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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An Introduction to the Finite Element Method
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Course Notes
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Lecture notes include element development steps, MATLAB/Python example solutions, and problem sessions.
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Documents
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NA
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Assignments
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NA
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Exams
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NA
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Course Category
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Mathematics and Basic Sciences
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Engineering
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Engineering Design
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Social Sciences
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Education
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Science
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Health
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Field
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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In-Term Studies
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Quiz/Küçük Sınav
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1
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30
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Ödev
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1
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20
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Laboratuar
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1
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%
20
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Final examination
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1
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30
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Total
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4
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100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Ev Ödevi
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1
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30
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30
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Proje
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1
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30
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30
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Kişisel Çalışma
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1
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50
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50
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Yüz Yüze Ders
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14
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3
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42
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 5
152
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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1
| LO1: Derive weak forms and finite element equations for 1D–3D elements. |
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2
| LO2: Run FEA in MATLAB/Python and interpret results. |
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3
| LO3: Assess mesh quality and convergence for solution reliability. |
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4
| LO4: Build and test a basic FEA code for element assembly and solving. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
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Introduction; weak formulations; 1D elements.
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NA
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NA
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| 4 |
2D element shape functions and mesh generation.
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NA
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NA
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Assembly procedures; boundary conditions.
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NA
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NA
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| 8 |
MATLAB/Python implementation of 1D and 2D elements.
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NA
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NA
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3D elements and advanced shape functions.
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NA
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NA
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| 12 |
ABAQUS/MATLAB lab sessions.
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NA
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NA
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| 13 |
Project work and code validation.
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NA
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NA
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| 14 |
Final presentations and course wrap-up.
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NA
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NA
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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