AERODYNAMICS
Potential flow theory; stream functions; vortex filaments and sheets. Two- and three-dimensional wing theory. Doublet and panels methods. Propeller theory. Was E M A 521 prior to Fall 2026.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: MATH 321 , ( E M A 202 , M E 240, or PHYSICS 311 ), and ( CIV ENGR 310 or M E 363 ), or graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students Course Designation: Breadth - Physical Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Solve potential flow problems in the context of aerodynamics Audience: Undergraduate 2. Model and solve for the potential flow over airfoils using two-dimensional panel methods Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze the performance characteristics of two- and three-dimensional lifting surfaces, including interpreting data and computing lift and drag polars Audience: Undergraduate 4. Solve aerodynamics problems and interpret solutions using the appropriate non-dimensional parameters Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Solve potential flow problems in the context of aerodynamics Audience: Undergraduate 2. Model and solve for the potential flow over airfoils using two-dimensional panel methods Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze the performance characteristics of two- and three-dimensional lifting surfaces, including interpreting data and computing lift and drag polars Audience: Undergraduate 4. Solve aerodynamics problems and interpret solutions using the appropriate non-dimensional parameters Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027