University of California, Berkeley Department of Mechanical Engineering ME 106: Fluid Mechanics (3 Units)
University of California, Berkeley Department of Mechanical Engineering ME 106: Fluid Mechanics (3 Units)
University of California, Berkeley Department of Mechanical Engineering ME 106: Fluid Mechanics (3 Units)
Syllabus
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. This course introduces the fundamentals and
techniques of fluid mechanics with the aim of describing and controlling engineering flows.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To develop a fundamental understanding of the science and engineering of fluid mechanics, through rigorous
theoretical discussions, analytical examples, practical applications, and computational projects.
Be able to analyze and design fluid mechanics components, and acquire the skill requisite to take part in any
complex fluid mechanics systems.
TOPICS COVERED
Fluid properties, hydrostatics, conservation equations, analytic description of simple flows, flow measurement,
empirical description of engineering flows, similitude, lift, drag, boundary layers, compressible flows, some
engineering applications.
CLASS/LABORATORY SCHEDULE
Extensive homework, projects (typically three) and a midterm and a final exam.