Engineering Mechanics II: Fluid Mechanics
This MIT OpenCourseWare subject introduces fluid mechanics for civil and environmental engineers. It covers the physical properties and fundamental laws governing fluid behavior, including hydrostatics, conservation of mass, momentum, and energy, and viscous flow, with an emphasis on developing physical intuition rather than pure mathematical manipulation. Calculus and differential equations are applied throughout to solve practical problems, but the stated aim is to help students think as a fluid moves and responds to forces. Course materials include lecture notes, assignments, and exams drawn from an MIT undergraduate subject, and completion prepares students for higher-level fluid dynamics courses. No certificate is offered, as with all MIT OpenCourseWare materials, but the full set of course content is freely downloadable.