Computational Fluid Dynamics (MECH6480)

Information valid for Semester 2, 2025

Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology

School

Mech & Mine Engineering School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

Contact 3 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week

Incompatible

MECH4480, MECH7480

Prerequisite

MECH3400 and (MECH2410 or MECH3410) and (MECH2700 or MECH3750 or MECH3780)

Companion

If MECH3410 (or equivalent) not previously completed, MECH3410 must be taken as companion.

Assessment methods

Assignments, Problem sets, End of semester examination.

Course enquiries

Dr Rowan Gollan (r.gollan@uq.edu.au)

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable

Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.

Course description

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for engineering applications. Development of computational techniques for analysis of complex engineering processes by bringing together the knowledge gained in one or more of the following disciplines: fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat/mass transfer and numerical methods.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) St Lucia Flexible Delivery Course Profile