Learning Outcomes: The students should know the differences in element types and be able to choose the right element type for their problem. They are able to model a part or an assembly and start a calculation. They understand the procedures in a finite element software and they are able to verify and interpret the calculation results. Course Topics: 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Matrix algebra 3.0 FEM in elasto statics 4.0 2D - elements 5.0 3D - elements 6.0 Numerical integration Pre-requisites: Engineering mechanics 2 (mechanics of materials), Engineering mechanics 3 (kinetics)