COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS

ME 573

Course Description

Provides an in-depth introduction to the methods and analysis techniques used in computational solutions of fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems. Model problems are used to study the interaction of physical processes and numerical techniques. Contemporary methods for boundary layers, incompressible viscous flows, and inviscid compressible flows are studied. Finite differences and finite volume techniques are emphasized. Knowledge of programming language such as Python, C++, MATLAB or Java required.

Prerequisties

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

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.19

-11.55% from Historical

Completion Rate

87.5%

-10.42% from Historical

A Rate

62.5%

-5.32% from Historical

Class Size

15.92% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Mario TRUJILLO

[email protected]

3.7

Rating

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