MATH 716 Course Syllabus - SPRING 2013

 

 

Spring 2013 Course Syllabus:  Math 716

 

Course Title:

Mathematical Fluid Dynamics

Textbook:

Low Reynolds number hydrodynamics

John Happel and Howard Brenner

Vectors, Tensors, and the Basic Equations of Fluid Mechanics

Rutherford Aris

Prerequisites:

Math 222 or departmental approval

Website:

web.njit.edu/~yyoung/M716_Spring2013.htm

 

 

Lecture  Dates Topic  Assignment 
1 1/22 Reviews on Basic Fluid Dynamics  See course webpage
2 1/25  Reviews on Basic Fluid Dynamics  
3 1/29 Reviews on Basic Fluid Dynamics   
4 2/1 Reviews on Basic Fluid Dynamics   
5 2/5  Reviews on Basic Fluid Dynamics   
6 2/8 Reviews on Basic Fluid Dynamics   
7 2/12 Topic I: Stokes Flow   
8 2/15 Topic I: Stokes Flow    
9 2/19 Topic I: Stokes Flow   
10 2/22 Topic I: Stokes Flow   
11 2/26 Applications of Stokes Flow: Surfactant   
12 3/1 Application of Stokes Flow: Surfactant   
13 3/5  Application of Stokes Flow: Surfactant    
15 3/8 Application of Stokes Flow: Surfactant   
16 3/12  Application of Stokes Flow: Surfactant    
17 3/15  Application of Stokes Flow: Surfactant    
18 3/19 Spring Recess   
19 3/22 Spring Recess   
20 3/26 Midterm    
21 3/29 Good Friday   
22 4/2 Topic II: Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics   
23 4/5 Topic II: Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics    
24 4/9 Topic II: Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics   
25 4/12 Topic II: Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics   
26 4/16 Topic II: Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics   
27 4/19 Topic II: Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics   
28 4/23 Application of Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics: Polymeric Flows   
29 4/26 Application of Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics: Polymeric Flows  
30 4/30 Application of Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics: Polymeric Flows  
31 5/3 Application of Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics: Polymeric Flows  
32 5/7                                     Reviews for Final Exam  

 

IMPORTANT DATES

FIRST DAY OF CLASS

January 22, 2013

Midterm  

March 26, 2013

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

March 26, 2013

LAST DAY OF CLASSES

May 7, 2013

FINAL EXAM PERIOD

May 9-15, 2013

 

Grading Policy

 

Assignment Weighting

Tentative Grading Scale

 

Homework

25 %

A

90 -- 100

Midterm Exam

35 %

B+

85-89

Final Exam

40 %

B

80-84

 

 

C+

70-79

 

 

C

60-69

 

 

D

55-59

 

 

F

54 and below

 

 

Course Policies (optional)

 

Homework Assignments:  Several  assignments will be given during the semester. These assignments are challenging problems that may require some research and a lot of creative problem-solving.

 

­Important Departmental and University Policies

 

·       Academic Integrity Code is Strictly Enforced

·       Prerequisites Requirements are Enforced

·       Attendance is Required in Lower-Division Courses

·       Exam Policies (No Make Up Exams and More)

·       Cell Phone and Pager Use Prohibited in Class

·       Drop Date (March 26, 2013) is Strictly Observed

·       Complete DMS Course Policies (math.njit.edu/students/undergraduate/policies_math)

 

Prepared by Prof. Yuan N. Young, January 22, 2013