Looking for math course that correspond to fluid mechanics

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around identifying mathematical courses that would prepare a participant for studying fluid mechanics. It includes inquiries about relevant mathematical concepts and recommendations for preparatory studies.

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  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks guidance on math courses related to fluid mechanics, expressing a need to learn these concepts before starting the fluid mechanics course.
  • Another participant suggests that vector calculus and differential equations are important for understanding fluid mechanics, noting that specific topics will be covered in the fluid mechanics class itself.
  • A participant mentions that their fluid mechanics class included a crash course in partial differential equations, although they indicate that such a course is not strictly necessary.
  • There is a suggestion to consult the professor teaching the course or someone from the math department for more tailored advice.
  • The original poster responds that they are currently unavailable to seek this advice due to being out of town and on vacation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of vector calculus and differential equations for fluid mechanics, but there is no consensus on specific preparatory courses or the necessity of partial differential equations.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the specificity of recommended courses and the assumptions about prior knowledge in mathematics that may affect the applicability of the suggestions.

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I am goin to study fluids mechanic next year, and I want to prepare for it, so I found the cours that corresponds to it, it is translated to english nd linked below. anyway, I want to know or if somebody can lead me to math courses that it is related to fluid mechanics, coz I need to learn it first before studying that course... thank you in advance :)

http://translate.google.dz/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciences.univ-nantes.fr%2Fsites%2Fclaude_saintblanquet%2Fsynophys%2F45meflu%2F45meflu.htm
 
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Vector Calculus and differential equations for general mathematical theory. Anything is specific will be taught in your fluids class. In my fluids class, we got a crash course in partial differential equations. There classes, however, in partial differential equations, but it is not necessary for the course.
 
Why don't you ask the professor teaching the course or someone in the math department?
 
cronanster said:
Vector Calculus and differential equations for general mathematical theory. Anything is specific will be taught in your fluids class. In my fluids class, we got a crash course in partial differential equations. There classes, however, in partial differential equations, but it is not necessary for the course.

Thank you cronanster :smile:


dipole said:
Why don't you ask the professor teaching the course or someone in the math department?

Because I currently am not in town nd plus we're in vacation ..
 

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