Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

3 Credits.

This course introduces the fundamental mathematical tools and physical insight necessary to approach realistic fluid flow problems in engineering systems. The topics covered include: fluid properties, fluid statics, control volumes and surfaces, kinematics of fluids, conservation of mass, linear momentum, Bernoulli's equation and applications, dimensional analysis, the Navier-Stokes equations, laminar and turbulent viscous flows, internal and external flows, and lift and drag. The emphasis is on mathematical formulation, engineering applications and problem solving. The ePortfolio tag on this course signifies that there are one or more assignments offered in the course that provide students with the opportunity to be assessed for proficiency in completion of the relevant ePortfolio requirement.