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ME-5434: Advanced Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics

Description: Euler and Navier-Strokes equations governing the flow of gases and liquids. Mathematical character of partial differential equations. Discretization approaches with a focus on the finite difference method. Explicit and implicit solution techniques and their numerical stability. Introduction to verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification for computational fluid dynamics predictions. Pre: Graduate standing.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: AOE-5434G

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.63 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 46.50%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Christopher J Roy202469.4%25.9%1.8%1.6%1.3%0.0%3.604
Seongim S Choi202078.8%21.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.682

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W