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#31 ·ME 363

Fluid Dynamics

3 credits

ME 363 Fluid Dynamics covers mechanics and thermodynamics applied to fluid statics and dynamics, including potential, viscous, pipe, boundary-layer, and compressible flow analysis.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Workload emphasizes careful homework completion, as exams mirror assignments, though some find tests significantly harder than homework and grading harsh.

Wenxiao Pan

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026