Fluid Mechanics (MATH0015)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Mathematics
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is normally taken as a compulsory course by second year students on certain single or combined honours Mathematics degrees, who have taken MATH0009 Applied Mathematics 2: Newtonian Mechanics and MATH0011 Mathematical Methods 2. It may also be taken by students from Physics with a good result in MATH0043, affiliate students or students from other sciences with a suitable background. .
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

How does a plane fly? How fast do waves move on the surface of water? What is the Severn Bore? With applied mathematics it is possible to give quantitative answers to such questions: this course deals with the simplest cases of fluid motion and is the foundation for more advanced study.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 85% Exam

15% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 225
Module leader: Professor Ted Johnson
Who to contact for more information: math.ugteaching@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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