James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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CS3008 - Fluid Mechanics
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | MA2000 AND ME2512 OR ADMITTANCE INTO MASTER OF ENGINEERING (PROF) |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- Properties of fluids. Hydrostatics. Fluid kinematics. Fluid dynamics. Finite control volume analysis. Integral conservation equations. Infinitesimal control volume analysis. Navier-Stokes Equations. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Laminar and turbulent boundary layer concepts. Pipe flow. Flow-induced forces. Pumps.
Learning Outcomes
- work both individually and as part of a team in the analysis and design aspects of fluid mechanics problems
- define basic fluid concepts, properties and variables
- derive fluid equations commonly used in engineering analysis
- simplify and make assumptions of the fluid equations commonly used in engineering analysis
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (10%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Wenxian Lin |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Wenxian Lin |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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