Overview
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Contacts
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Learning outcomes
Explain the scope of fluid dynamics in the physical sciences;
Articulate the mathematical description of fluid motion;
Summarise the derivation of the equations of incompressible fluid motion;
Apply the process of scaling to simplify the governing equations for viscous and inertia dominated flows;
Apply the process of scaling to lubrication and boundary layer flows;
Solve the governing and reduced equations in simple situations and understand the physical implications of the solutions and their limitations.
Assessment summary
Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes): 60% (Hurdle)
Continuous assessment: 40% (Hurdle)
Hurdle requirement: If you would otherwise have passed the unit but you do not achieve at least 45% in the end of semester written examination and continuous assessment you will receive a Hurdle Fail (NH) grade and a mark of 45 on your transcript.
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Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Miscellaneous items required (Unit course reader,Printing, Stationery)- $120.
Availability in areas of study
Mathematical statistics
Mathematics