Unified — Fluid Dynamics
Scope
The fluids material in UE is begun at an introductory level, and assumes that most students
will not have had a previous course in fluid dynamics at the university sophomore level. A
few of the most important topics will be taken to a moderately advanced level, reflecting
the fact that many of the UE students will not take another course in fluid dynamics during
their MIT undergraduate program.
Learning Objectives – Students in Unified will learn to:
• Explain the physical properties of a fluid and their consequence on fluid flow, expressed
in terms of Mach and Reynolds numbers
• Understand the conservation principles of mass, momentum, and energy for fluid flow
• Apply the basic applied-mathematical tools that support fluid dynamics
• Create conceptual and quantitative models of inviscid, steady fluid flow over simple
bodies (airfoils, wings) and in channels
Measurable Outcomes – Students graduating from Unified will be able to:
• Explain the basic concepts of aerodynamics to a high-school senior or non-technical
person
• Apply the conservation principles of mass, momentum, and energy to fluid flow systems
with emphasis on aerodynamics
• Model inviscid, steady fluid flow over simple aerodynamic shapes, and compute or
estimate the associated forces and moments
Assessment Strategy
• Students’ self-assessment of understanding the course material, relative to the learning
objectives
• Retain copies of A, B, and C level performances on written assignments and quizzes
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