Fall 2026

Computational Fluid Dynamics

ME 573 introduces computational methods for solving fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems using finite differences and volume techniques.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Mario Trujillo3.7/5

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The course involves serious mathematics and coding, with one final exam carrying significant weight and limited review materials provided.

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M E 363, or graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

    • ME 363
    • graduate/professional standing
    • member of Engineering Guest Students
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ME 573

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    • ME 363
    • graduate/professional standing
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Professors

Fall 2026

Mario Trujillo

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Raw average: 3.75/5 from 20 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 3.0/5 raw quality · 3.8/5 difficulty · 4 reviews

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Mario Trujillo is praised for focusing on fundamentals and coding, making tough concepts easy. He personally grades homework to provide feedback and cares about student progress.

Other reviews criticize unclear writing, poor audio, and a grading structure reliant on a single final exam. Students report a lack of practice exams or review sessions, describing the course as unpredictable.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.16 GPA, 36.4% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.33 GPA, 69.6% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.47 GPA, 56.2% A/AB (n=16 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews for Christopher Rutland describe him as highly educational and interesting, with strong attention to detail and care for student learning.

CHRISTOPHER RUTLAND is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2018. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MARIO TRUJILLO is recorded teaching in Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

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Student experience

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Reviews for Mario Trujillo are sharply divided, with some praising his engaging teaching while others criticize unclear communication and a high-stakes grading structure.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.16 GPA, 36.4% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.33 GPA, 69.6% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.47 GPA, 56.2% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The course involves serious mathematics and coding, with one final exam carrying significant weight and limited review materials provided.

Students report frustration with unclear writing and lack of practice exams, though some appreciate the detailed homework feedback and conceptual clarity.

Topics

  • Boundary layers, incompressible viscous flows, and inviscid compressible flows.
  • Interaction of physical processes and numerical techniques.

Skills

  • Computational methods and analysis techniques for fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
  • Application of finite differences and finite volume techniques.
  • Studying interaction of physical processes and numerical techniques through model problems.

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ME 573 · Fall 2026

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Recorded 2026-09-07
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-09-07

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Model & dataset provenance
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