Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: FINITE ELEMENT OF METHODS IN FLUID MECHANICS

Department: Bioengineering

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MECH 371 or permission of instructor

Description: Fundamental concepts of finite element methods in fluid mechanics, including spatial discretization and numerical integration in multidimensions, time-integration, and solution of nonlinear ordinary differential equation systems. Advanced numerical stabilization techniques designed for fluid mechanics problems. Strategies for solution of complex, real-world problems. Topics in large-scale computing, parallel processing, and visualization. Cross-list: CEVE 454, MECH 454, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: BIOE 554.