Changing Field of Study: Naval Architecture to Thermo Fluids

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A user with a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture seeks advice on preparing for a Master's in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Thermo Fluids. They express concern about lacking foundational mechanical engineering courses. They outline their background in mathematics and physics, including courses like differential equations and fluid mechanics, indicating a solid foundation. Other participants emphasize the importance of having a strong math and physics background, noting that calculus-based physics is particularly beneficial. Recommendations include taking additional courses in solid mechanics and strength of materials to bridge any gaps before starting the graduate program.
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Hello
I have bachelor of science in Naval Architecture and i want to study mechanical engineering "Thermo fluids" for Msc,my question is:
because i have bachelor of Naval Architecture,i have not passed about half of lessons mechanical engineers pass during their study.so i think i need to read some of mechanical engineers lessons before applying for "Thermo fluids",what are this lessons that i must read so that i will not face with any big problem during my Msc?
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What kind of physics/math background do you have? I didn't take any engineering courses as an undergrad and I've had no trouble with graduate level mechanical engineering courses, but I had a strong background in physics and math.
 
my background in math and physics are lessons i have passed in my bsc:
general math 1
general math 2
differential equations
engineering mathematics
general physics 1
general physics 2
some other lessons i have passed in Naval architecture:
fluid mechanics 1 & 2
heat transformation 1

what was your background in math and physics?
 
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I am new at this forum and need all of your knowledge to share. Thanks
 
farhad_mech said:
my background in math and physics are lessons i have passed in my bsc:
general math 1
general math 2
differential equations
engineering mathematics
general physics 1
general physics 2
some other lessons i have passed in Naval architecture:
fluid mechanics 1 & 2
heat transformation 1

what was your background in math and physics?

Was "general physics" a calculus based course? You seem to have a pretty good background. It would help to take courses in solid mechanics and strength of materials if you haven't already.
 
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