Fluid Mechanics unit (ENG205)

Hobart

Introduction

This unit introduces students to the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics in the context of civil engineering practice. Students will develop foundational knowledge about flow along streamlines with and without friction, flow momentum and forces, pipe flows and networks, open channel flow, and pumping systems, and apply these fundamental principles to solve complex problems in fluid systems.

This units builds on the fundamental fluid mechanics concepts in concepts in Civil Engineering Foundations and Mechanical Engineering Foundations. Through lectures, tutorials, and practical exercises, students will develop the skills and understanding necessary to carry out design and performance analysis for fluid systems in Stormwater Hydraulic Design and Water and Wastewater Engineering.

Summary

Unit name	Fluid Mechanics
Unit code	ENG205
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Doctor Eric Sivret
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain fundamental principles in fluid mechanics that are relevant to civil engineering.
• Solve fluid dynamics problems by applying conservation of mass, momentum and energy using a control-volume approach.
• Solve problems related to flow through pipes and open channel systems by applying fluid mechanics principles.
• Critically evaluate fluid mechanics results and systems through application of theoretical, experimental, and climate safe methods.

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
030900	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,401.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KMA154

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 hours of independent learning (asynchronous) 1 x 1 hour Workshop per week. 1 x 1 hour Tutorial per week 3 x 2 hour Labs per semester.
Assessment	In-semester test (20%)|Engineering / Practical Report (40%)|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.

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