The course will present the use of finite element analysis (FEA) to perform heat transfer analysis. FEA is a numerical solution method with wide applicability. It allows solutions to problems that are difficult or impossible to solve explicitly. It is readily performed using commercially available software. Stress will be placed on the use of heat transfer analysis to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and application of infrared thermography. Application to product troubleshooting, improvement, design and testing will also be illustrated. This will not be a software training course.