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COURSE PRO FORMA

IMPORTANT:
Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *. Changes
to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.

Academy/Faculty/Institute/Centre Engineering
Department Mechanical Engineering

Programme Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing)

Course Code* KCEC 3107
Course Title* Finite Element Analysis

Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum Require- None
ment(s)
Student Learning Time (SLT)* 120
Credit* 3

Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Explain the fundamental concepts of Finite Element Method.
2. Apply suitable types of loadings, boundary conditions, materials and
analysis for solving specific engineering problems.
3. Prepare a suitable finite element model for a given engineering prob-
lem.

4. Evaluate the results of the finite element analysis for a given case
study.

Transferable Skills Utilize FEA software

Synopsis of Course Contents This course covers the review of matrix algebra, basic theory of FEA, the
use of type of finite elements (spring, bar, beam, two-dimensional solid,
plate/shell, and three-dimensional solid), stress-strain relations, boundary
conditions, finite element modelling and solution techniques, equation solv-
ing; direct and iterative methods.

Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, work- Lectures, laboratories
shop, discussion, etc)

Assessment Weightage* Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination: 60%

Discussions in class
Methodologies for Feedback on Perfor- Returning graded assignments and tests
mance Final grades are announced

Refer to the University of Malaya (First Degree) Rules 2013 and the Uni-
versity of Malaya (First Degree) Regulations 2013.
Criteria in Summative Assessment

UM-PT01-PK03-BR003(BI)-S04