JME 3700
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

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General Overview

Instructor:

Prof. Michael Wendl (mwendl@wustl.edu)

Time:

Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Location:

Cupples I Hall, Room 207

Synopsis:

This course is an introductory treatment of the principles of fluid mechanics, specifically fluid statics and incompressible flow. Overarching principles are the conservation laws for mass and momentum. We will also cover the concepts of continuum modeling, viscosity, pressure & velocity, vorticity, and streamlines. Specific topics will be discussed, including hydrostatic forces, inviscid flow, integral & differential analysis, dimensional analysis, viscous flow in pipes, boundary layers, and open-channel flows.

Textbook:

The textbook for the course is ``Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics'' (6th edition) by Munson, Young, Okiishi, and Huebsch. It is available from Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble, among other places.

Prerequisites:

Dynamics (W.U. MASE 255 or equivalent); Advanced Engineering Mathematics (W.U. ESE 317 or equivalent)

Description:

JME 3700 is a required course for Civil and Mechanical Engineering Majors and counts for 3 units of credit.

Focus	Component	Credit
Engineering Science	100%	3
Engineering Design	0%	0
Other	0%	0
Total	100%	3

Grading Basis

Formula:

The following basis will be used in determining final grades for the course:

Part	Component
Midterm Exam	30%
Final Exam	30%
Combined Homeworks	25%
Participation	15%
Total	100%

Midterm Format:

One in-class open-book quiz will be given during the semester (see syllabus). It will stress conceptual understanding and problem-solving capability. Rote memorization of formulas and/or equations is not expected. Any student who cannot appear for the midterm quiz must inform the instructor at least a week prior to the exam in order to be eligible to take a make-up midterm during reading week (the week before final exams).

Final Exam Format:

Same as for midterm, except the final will cover only material presented in the second half of the course and there will be no make-up available.

Combined Homeworks:

Check the syllabus for the homework schedule. Problems are to be done on standard 8.5'' X 11'' paper in a neat and legible manner. You are permitted to work with others, but the work handed in must be your own work! Homeworks will nominally be due in class one week after being assigned. However, this is an informal deadline. This will give you some slack on particularly busy weeks with your other classes, but I urge you not to fall behind! Homeworks will NOT be accepted after their solutions are posted. There will be no exceptions! No make-up homeworks will be assigned, nor will extra credit be available. Again, no exceptions.

Participation:

Your grade will also depend upon the instructor's somewhat subjective judgment of ``participation'', which includes in-class attendance and verbal participation. Attendance is not tracked, but missing alot of classes will certainly be noticed.

Goals for JME 3700

1. Apply fundamental scientific and engineering concepts in order to identify, formulate and solve a variety of mechanical engineering problems.
2. Be exposed to modern developments, products and tools as they relate to engineering practice.
3. Be exposed to practicing engineers and their jobs and be taught the importance of high ethical and professional standards.
4. Obtain the broad-based education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in their global and societal contexts.

Policies and Procedures

Academic Integrity:

You are bound by the School's code of academic integrity. The proprieties of this code will be strictly observed. Infractions are grounds for failing the course.

Help Sessions:

The instructor will be available briefly after class periods to answer any additional questions regarding homework, etc. If there is a need for a regular weekly help session, one will be arranged.

Class Notes:

There is a formal set of notes for the class, which you are encouraged to download -- these notes are free. The instructor will follow these notes rather closely, so it is strongly suggested that you print them and carry them to class.