2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHYS 167 - Fluid Mechanics and Applications


Fluids refer to liquid and gas state of matter which covers more than 70% of the surface of the Earth and all of atmosphere. This course will explore the physics of fluids, and doing calculations using analytical and numerical techniques in weekly instructor led discussion sessions, and a semester long group based project. The project will include building a table top demonstration, and making a video presentation. Examples of project topics include water, oil and gas processing in industry, designing robots that swim, water purification, and more.

Prerequisites: MATH 120  or MATH 124 , PHYS 160  

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered Bi-annually