MECH 3720 - Fluid Dynamics
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41307,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Eric Haake
Email: emhaake@ysu.edu
Course Description
3720. Fluid Dynamics. Physical properties of fluids. Governing equations of fluid dynamics; forces on bodies due to incompressible fluid motion. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Analysis of energy losses in pipe flows. Concept of the viscous boundary layer. Prereq.: MECH 2603; MECH 2641; MATH 3705. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Fluid Mechanics | R.C Hibbeler | 978-0-13-464929-0 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | CH1 | |
| 8/31 | CH1 CH2 |
HW1 |
| 9/7 | CH2 | HW2 |
| 9/14 | CH3 CH4 |
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| 9/21 | CH4 | Test 1 HW3 |
| 9/28 | CH5 | |
| 10/5 | CH6 | HW4 |
| 10/12 | CH7 | HW5 |
| 10/19 | CH7 CH8 |
HW6 |
| 10/26 | CH9 | Test 2 HW7 |
| 11/2 | CH9 CH10 |
HW8 |
| 11/9 | CH11 | |
| 11/16 | CH11 | HW9 |
| 11/23 | CH11 CH13 |
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| 11/30 | CH13 | HW10 |
| 12/7 | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.