Courses & Units
Fluid Mechanics KYA315
This unit is available in even numbered years only.
Introduction
This is a physics and mathematics discipline elective unit which is recommended for students doing an Honours in Physics or Applied Mathematics. The unit is suitable for graduate students in interdisciplinary applied science who lack theoretical background in fluid mechanics. This unit is offered only in even years. Teaching arrangements include weekly lectorials, tutorials, and independent study computer lab sessions. On completion of this course, you will be able to apply theoretical physics concepts to the analysis of real-world systems. 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; Complex-variable methods for ideal fluid flow in two dimensions, including conformal mapping; Airfoil theory, wings, the Kutta-Joukowski theorem; Viscous flow; Exact solutions; Boundary layers, viscosity and turbulence; Surface waves. The unit will also cover basic numerical recipes for analysing complex fluid flows and their applications.
Summary
| Unit name | Fluid Mechanics |
|---|---|
| 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
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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.
- Analyse the behaviour of fluid dynamical systems using mathematical concepts and techniques.
- Communicate the basic concepts of fluid mechanics through independent workings.
- Apply a range of computational techniques to solve problems in fluid mechanics.
- Explain and justify approaches to problem solving in written work.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010301 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,978.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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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 | 3 x 50 minute lectorials weekly (including demonstrations and presentations), 1 x 50 minute tutorial weekly (alternating between computational and analytical focus), 1 x 2 hour optional computer lab drop-in session weekly (shared with other 3rd year physics courses). Lectorials are livestreamed through Echo360. Tutorial is an on-campus activity. |
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| Assessment | Oral exam (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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