Which elective is the better choice for a fluid-focused ME graduate student?

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A mechanical engineering graduate student is deciding between two electives: Nonlinear Control Systems and Advanced Heat Transfer. The student expresses interest in Nonlinear Control Systems but is uncertain about its relevance to their focus on fluids, whereas Advanced Heat Transfer has clear applications in their field. They have not yet taken a heat transfer course but have completed a nonlinear dynamics class. Responses suggest that taking the heat transfer class is the better choice unless the student plans to shift their concentration to controls. Ultimately, the student decides to enroll in the Heat Transfer class.
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Hi all,

I'm a ME graduate student concentrating in fluids and I'm trying to decide between two electives. The two I'm looking at are Nonlinear Control Systems or Advanced Heat Transfer. Nonlinear controls looks interesting, but I'm not sure how it could tie in with fluids...as opposed to heat transfer which obviously has its cross-over, but looks much drier. I have yet to take a heat transfer course in graduate school, whereas I did take a nonlinear dynamics class last semester. Any input is appreciated!
 
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johnnyTransform said:
Hi all,

I'm a ME graduate student concentrating in fluids and I'm trying to decide between two electives. The two I'm looking at are Nonlinear Control Systems or Advanced Heat Transfer. Nonlinear controls looks interesting, but I'm not sure how it could tie in with fluids...as opposed to heat transfer which obviously has its cross-over, but looks much drier. I have yet to take a heat transfer course in graduate school, whereas I did take a nonlinear dynamics class last semester. Any input is appreciated!
Take the heat transfer class, unless you want to switch your ME concentration from fluids to controls.
 
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Short and to the point--very good! Thanks. I went with the Heat Transfer class =)
 
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