AEROENG 5615
Transcript Abbreviation:
Intro CFD
Course Description:
Introduction to computational methods used in aerodynamics flow problems.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
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Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours
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Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
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Total Completions Allowed
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Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3570 and 3581, and AeroEng major; or Grad standing in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to AeroEng pre-major students.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand the physical and mathematical classification of partial differential equations and their roles in aerodynamics
Learn numerical approximations of derivatives which appear in partial differential equations
Learn practical applications of the approximate derivatives to the solution of governing equations in aerodynamic problems
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy of CFD and Navier-Stokes eqs. | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Classification of PDE | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Finite difference method | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Marching methods | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Nozzle flow with explicit finite difference scheme | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Nozzle flow in conservation form (with and without shock) | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Relaxation methods, ADI, pressure-correction method | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Mesh generation, visualization | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| homework | 10% |
| projects | 40% |
| midterm | 25% |
| final exam | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Computational Fluid Dynamics, The Basics with Applications | Anderson, J. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 5 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| 6 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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