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2016-2017 University Catalog

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PHYS 620 - Continuum Mechanics

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Physics and Astronomy

Study of continuum mechanics; topics include physical concepts, mathematical formulation and solution, elastic materials, ideal fluids, viscous fluids, waves in continuous media, turbulence, thermal convection, stability considerations, high-temperature gas flows, radiative processes for momentum and energy transport, shocks, and computational fluid dynamics.

Prerequisite(s): B- or higher in PHYS 510 and 303 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s) enforced by registration system.

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

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