Applied Mathematics

AM 107 Introduction to Fluid Dynamics

Covers fundamental topics in fluid dynamics: Euler and Lagrange descriptions of continuum dynamics; conservation laws for inviscid and viscous flows; potential flows; exact solutions of the Navier-Stokes equation; boundary layer theory; gravity waves. Students cannot receive credit for this course and AM 217. (AM 107 formerly AMS 107.)

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): AM 112 or MATH 107 or PHYS 116C or EART 111.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Fall

Instructor

The Staff, Nicholas Brummell

Also offered as

PHYS 107

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): AM 112 or MATH 107 or PHYS 116C or EART 111.