PENG9520 Finite Element Modelling and Simulation of Structures Course description

International exchange students, who are admitted to the study programmes at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (HiOA) for the current term, will be given priority over other applicants. Other categories of international students who currently follow study programmes at HiOA, may be admitted to the course provided that there will be available places. Trainees through the 'Akademisk dugnad' at HiOA must be approved by the Section for Internationalisation and must meet the general admission requirements for Higher Education Entrance Qualification (GSK).

Applicants with equivalent or higher language competence will not be able to apply for the course. Other categories of applicants, who are not international students at HiOA, will not be able to apply. Students with ordinary admission to HiOA are not entitled to attend the course.

Ranking

· Erasmus+ students and trainees.

· Exchange students from other exchange programmes.

· Trainees through the 'Akademisk dugnad' at HiOA and have been recommended by the Section for Internationalisation.

· Master's degree programme students.

Applicants in each category will be ranked according to drawing of lots principle.

Target Group

The target group of the course is international exchange students who are admitted to the study programmes at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences for the current term.

The course is based on knowledge and skills within solid mechanics, statics, design of reinforced concrete and steel structures as well knowledge in finite element method (FEM) in structural analysis and design.

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements. The course is based on knowledge and skills within solid mechanics, statics, design of reinforced concrete and steel structures as well knowledge in finite element method (FEM) in structural analysis and design.

The course comprises 40 hours of language instruction (4 hours * 10 weeks) organized as whole class instruction.

Seminars, exercises, project assignment (scholarly work), scientific report and oral presentation.

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

Compulsory assignments. Obligatory attendance at practical training.

A project assignment and oral presentation.

Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course.

The oral exam cannot be appealed.

All support material is allowed.

Pass or fail.

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.