Course Description: Finite-difference and finite-element methods and basic numerical concepts for the solution of dispersion, propagation and equilibrium problems commonly encountered in real fluid flows. Theoretical accuracy analysis techniques.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate fluid mechanics; MATH 601 and/or basic courses in linear algebra; knowledge of one programming language.

Textbook: C.A.J. Fletcher, “Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics,” Volumes I, second edition, Springer-Verlag, 1991

Instructor: Dr. H.C. Chen