Courses & Units
Fluid Mechanics KYA315
This unit is available in even numbered years only.
Introduction
Provides grounding in theoretical physics, for students interested in doing Honours in Theoretical Physics or Applied Mathematics. Topics covered include: Introduction to the state of stress in a continuum. Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions of motion. Conservation laws for mass and momentum. Inviscid flow. Elementary sources and sinks. The use of complex-variable methods for ideal fluid flow in two dimensions. Conformal mapping. Airfoil theory, wings, the Kutta-Joukowski theorem. Viscous flow. Exact solutions. Boundary layers, viscosity and turbulence. Surface waves.
Summary
| Unit name | Fluid Mechanics |
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| Unit code | KYA315 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Physics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Courtney Quinn |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain how the theory of fluid mechanics applies to real-world scenarios that arise in the fields of mathematics, physics, engineering and other domains.
- Apply knowledge of the key mathematical concepts and techniques that allow analysis of the behaviour of fluid dynamical systems.
- Apply a wide range of mathematical and computational techniques to solve problems in fluid mechanics.
- Interpret and present information communicated in mathematical and plain English form.
- Demonstrate personal and social responsibility in the ethical application of approaches to problem solving, self-directed learning, and group learning.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Requisites
Prerequisites
(KYA211 - Waves and Kinetic Theory AND KYA212 - Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics) OR (KYA375 - Engineering Physics AND KME271 - Engineering Mathematics) OR (KMA252 - Calculus and Applications 2 AND KMA254 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 50 minute lectures weekly, 1 x 50 minute tutorial weekly, 1 x 50 minute workshop weekly. Lectures are offered online. Tutorial and workshop are on-campus activities. |
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| Assessment | Engagement (10%)|Report (20%)|Assignments (30%)|Examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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