This paper on "Learning, Understanding and Applying the Finite Element Method" was presented at the NAFEMS World Congress on The Evolution of Product Simulation From Established Methods to Virtual Testing & Prototyping - 24-28 April 2001, The Grand Hotel, Lake Como, Italy.

Summary

The Finite Element Method is taught in author's department in the second, third and fourth year of the five year curriculum. These courses are described from the points of view learning, understanding and applying of the method.