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PHYS 364. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Cross listed with: MATH 364  
Credits 4.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 003896 Grading Basis GRD

Introduces the student to the application of vector calculus to the description of fluids. The Euler equation, viscosity and the Navier-Stokes equation will be covered. Prerequisite(s): MATH 237  and PHYS 260 . Corequisite(s): PHYS 260  and MATH 237 , or permission of the instructor.