ME2201: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics - NPS Online
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
Course #ME2201
Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months
POC: NPS Online Support
Overview
Properties of fluids, hydrostatics and stability of floating and submerged bodies. Fluid flow concepts and basic equations in steady flows: mass, momentum, and energy considerations. Dimensional analysis and dynamic similitude. Viscous effects and fluid resistance. Basic pipe flows, Moody Diagrams and losses in components.
Prerequisites
- ME2503
Learning Outcomes
1. Develop a good understanding of fundamental fluid mechanics principles.
2. Analyze fluid forces on submerged bodies and buoyancy and stability of floating bodies.
3. Apply the integral forms of the governing equations mass, momentum and energy to simple problems.

Application Deadlines
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08 Jan 2024
Spring Quarter applications due
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01 Apr 2024
Summer Quarter applications due
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08 Jul 2024
Fall Quarter applications due
Academic Calendar
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08 Dec 2023
Last day of classes
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12 Dec 2023 – 14 Dec 2023
Fall Quarter final examinations
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15 Dec 2023
Fall Quarter graduation
See NPS Academic Calendar for more dates.