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MECH 280 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
Fluid properties; statics; kinematics, dynamics, energy, and momentum principles for control volumes; dimensional analysis and similarity; laminar and turbulent flow; pipe flow; principles of centrifugal pumps.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Credits: 3
Pre-reqs: All of MATH 152, PHYS 170 and one of MATH 217, MATH 253 and either (a) all of PHYS 101, PHYS 102 or (b) PHYS 153 or (c) all of PHYS 157, PHYS 158, PHYS 159.
- Choose one section from all 2 activity types. (e.g. Lecture and Laboratory)
| Status | Section | Activity | Term | Interval | Days | Start Time | End Time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted | MECH 280 201 | Lecture | 2 | Mon Wed Fri | 10:00 | 11:00 | ||
| Restricted | MECH 280 T2A | Tutorial | 2 | Mon Fri | 11:00 | 12:00 | ||
| MECH 280 WL2 | Waiting List | 2 | Mon Wed Fri | 10:00 | 11:00 |
For students who have taken PHYS 157, 158, and 159 (instead of PHYS 153), please email students@mech.ubc.ca for registration assistance. Should there be no available seats, you will be added to a waitlist for the course.
MINING Year 2 students MUST take EITHER CIVL 215 or MECH 280. Please remember to register for the accompanying tutorial section.