Hydrodynamics OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Undergraduate Marine Hydrodynamics Class
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a free OpenCourseWare for its course 'Hydrodynamics.' This undergraduate course explores fluid mechanics equations, their development and their application to marine hydrodynamics and engineering. It is ideal for students earning a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Hydrodynamics: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
Hydrodynamics: Course Description
Hydrostatic pressure, basic principles of fluid mechanics, potential flow theory, free surface water waves and the Froude Krylov excitation force are a few of the topics covered in the 'Hydrodynamics' OpenCourseWare. The course, developed my MIT Professor Alexandra Techet, introduces students to concepts, theories and equations that apply to marine hydrodynamics. Lab exercises illustrate free surface impacts, properties of surface gravity waves and ship resistance testing. Concepts are reinforced through problem sets and readings. This course is designed for undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students with an interest in studying marine hydrodynamics.
The OpenCourseWare includes textbook recommendations, a list of educational links, several readings, lab exercises, problem sets with solutions, formula sheets, example derivations and previous exams with solutions. To download the free course materials or to learn more, visit the marine hydrodynamics course page.
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