ME 106: Fluid Mechanics (3 units)
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. This course introduces the fundamentals and techniques of fluid mechanics with the aim of describing and controlling engineering flows.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
ME 104 (can be taken concurrently)
TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER REQUIRED MATERIAL
Proficiency in fundamentals of mechanics and thermodynamics, and in mathematics inasmuch as it is needed for that proficiency. Familiarity with conservation principles, vector calculus, and differential equations. Computationally, proficiency in a high level programming environment (e.g. C/C++, Fortran, Mathematica, Matlab, IDL) to design algorithms and perform calculations. A text book or a set of notes may be required, at the discretion of the instructor.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To develop a fundamental understanding of the science and engineering of fluid mechanics, through rigorous theoretical discussions, analytical examples, practical applications, and computational projects.
DESIRED COURSE OUTCOMES
Be able to analyze and design fluid mechanics components, and acquire the skill requisite to take part in any complex fluid mechanics systems.
TOPICS COVERED
Fluid properties, hydrostatics, conservation equations, analytic description of simple flows, flow measurement, empirical description of engineering flows, similitude, lift, drag, boundary layers, compressible flows, some engineering applications.
CLASS/LABORATORY SCHEDULE
Three hours of lecture per week.
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE TO MEETING THE PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT
Equip a well-rounded engineer with fundamentals of fluid mechanics.
RELATIONSHIP OF THE COURSE TO ABET PROGRAM OUTCOMES
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PROGRESS TOWARD COURSE OBJECTIVES
EExtensive homework, projects (typically three) and a midterm and a final exam.
PERSON(S) WHO PREPARED THIS DESCRIPTION: Ömer Savaş March 14, 2006
