Ecological Fluid Mechanics

Instructor: 
Credits: 
4
Term: 
Fall
Class Location: 
Corvallis Campus

Course Description

Fluid properties, fluid statics, fluid motion, conservation of mass, momentum and energy for incompressible fluids, dimensional analysis, ecological engineering applications. Lec/rec. PREREQS: PH 212 and MTH 254 and ENGR 211

Course Objectives

  • Analysis of fundamental concepts and governing equations for fluid flow applied to biological organisms and ecological systems.
  • Develop conceptualization and analytical skills to conduct analysis of ecological systems.
  • Develop skills to conduct rigorous engineering analysis and present results in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to Design System Component or Process to Meet Desired Needs.
  • Ability to Understand Techniques, Skills, and Modern Engineering Tools for Engineering Practice.
  • Ability to Apply Knowledge in Specialized Area Related to Ecological Engineering.