The course focuses on two methods designed for calculation of physical fields: finite element method (FEM) and boundary element method (BEM). Students learn basics of both methods.

Theoretical lectures are complemented by laboratory work sessions, where students acquire practical skills in the use of the appropriate software.

In addition to the theoretical background students acquire numerical aspects of realization of these methods in computer codes.
Open source software „freefem++” and "gmsh" are used as basic tools to learn FEM and BEM.

Present course is precondition for future studies of FEM and BEM at advances level (e.g. transient, nonlinear problems), as well as usage of commersial packages (ANSYS, COMSOL, etc.).