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Adv Topics in Fluid Mechanics (ENGR90019)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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This subject will cover the relevant fundamentals of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics theory, and the way these fundamentals are used in current research practice and industry. The first part of the course will cover fundamentals and the mathematical tools related to fluid mechanics as a continuum. The second part of the course will involve examples from recent research in the archival literature, including theoretical and experimental studies.
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of this subject is to provide students with exposure to current research topics in the broad areas of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills
• Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
• In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
• Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be leader or manager as well as an effective team member
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Students must be enrolled in a PhD or Masters by Research
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Undergraduate course in fluid mechanics
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Assessment for this subject includes:
- Two mid-semester assignments worth 20% each.
- One end of semester exam worth 60%.
- Students are required to pass the final exam in order to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 25 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018
Time commitment details
Estimated 120 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022