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2011-2012 University Catalog

CSI 721 - Computational Fluid Dynamics I

Credits: 3 (NR)
Covers fundamentals including spatial and temporal approximation techniques for partial differential equations, solution of large systems of equations, data structures, solvers of the Laplace/ full potential equation, and simple Euler solvers. Includes two major projects Laplace solver, and 2-D Euler solver on unstructured grids. Students expected to write their own codes.

Prerequisite(s): Course in partial differential equations such as MATH 678 or equivalent; knowledge of linear algebra at level of MATH 603 or CSI 740/MATH 625; coding experience in FORTRAN or C; or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0