Adv Topics in Fluid Mechanics (ENGR90019)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2025
About this subject
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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a PhD or Masters by Research
Corequisites
None
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Two mid-semester assignments worth 20% each. | Mid semester | 40% |
One exam Hurdle requirement: Students are required to pass the final exam in order to pass the subject. | End of semester | 60% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
Not available in 2025
Time commitment details
Estimated 120 hours
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025