AMP 575 - Applied Ocean Hydrodynamics, Prof. John Wang

Goals:

This is a fundamental course on fluid mechanics emphasizing water motion in free surface water bodies.

Material:

Derivation of the equations governing the dynamics of homogeneous fluids. Concepts of deformation rates, vorticity, stream function, and potential flow are introduced and demonstrated in applications describing flows in the ocean environment. Semi- empirical methods for analyzing viscous flows, boundary layers, and turbulance are presented. Eddy viscosity and more advanced turbulance closure schemes are discussed in the context of coastal circulation, bottom boundary layers, and sediment transport.

Assigments:

Weekly homeworks, Mid term and Final exams.

Grades:

Grades are based on 30% HW, 30% Mid term, 35% Final, and 5% participation in class.

Textbook:

Kundu Pijush K., Fluid Mechanics, Academic Press. 1990