151-0518-00L  Computational Mechanics I: Intro to FEA

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersD. Kochmann
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersD. Kochmann
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 90 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationThe written final exam (taking place during the examination session) covers all contents of this course, including lectures, exercises, and programming assignments. It counts 50% towards the final grade.

Additionally, there will be a compulsory continuous performance assessment in the form of a programming assignment that is broken down into five projects to be discussed and assigned during the course of the semester. Out of the five projects, at least four must be submitted two weeks after assignment. The best four submitted projects count 50% towards the final grade (12.5% each). These programming projects, which are integrated with the lectures and exercises, require the student to understand and apply the course material, and it involves programming in Matlab.
Written aidsFour hand-written pages of notes/formula sheets are allowed during the exam (i.e., four single-sided or two double-sided sheets of paper); no further materials are allowed.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.