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Tampere University Student’s Guide

Course unit, curriculum year 2025–2026
MATH.MA.850-08

Finite Element Methods for Engineers and Practitioners, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Course code
MATH.MA.850-08
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Sampsa Pursiainen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Computing Sciences Studies 100 %

The course covers the theory and applications of the finite element method (FEM) from the perspectives of mathematical modeling and numerical analysis. The focus is on deriving the weak form and constructing numerical approximations for second-order partial differential equations (PDEs). The course introduces discretization strategies and numerical implementation for various PDE problems through practical examples.

Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Completion option 1
Implementation is offered in academic year 25-26, period 3. Language of instruction is English.
Completion of all options is required.

Exam

23.02.2026 01.03.2026
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)

Participation in teaching

01.01.2026 01.03.2026
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)