1. An understanding of basic concepts and relations in elasticity

2. Ability to understand the concepts and use of energy methods in solid mechanics

3. Ability to understand the basics of computational mechanics, Ability to understand basics of finite element method

4. Ability to understand bar formulation and truss analysis, Ability to understand beam formulation and frame analysis, Ability to analyze stresses and reactions

5. Ability to extend FEM to 2D problems, Ability to formulate a 2D element, Ability to analyze plane stress and strain problems

6. Ability to understand dynamic behavior, Ability to determine natural modes, Ability to determine transient response

7. Ability to understand initial stress problems, Ability to derive geometric stiffness matrices, Ability to determine critical loads

8. Ability to understand and impose multipoint constraints, Ability to derive a contact element