MEC4445

Environmental fluid mechanics

(ENG)

J B Hinwood

6 points + 16 lecture hours, 8 tutorial hours and 48 fieldwork hours + First or second semester + Clayton + Corequisites: MEC3465 + Prohibition: MEC4432

Synopsis: Introduction to the principles of tides, estuarine flows, waves, fluid mixing, dilution of wastes, plume motions. Planning and conducting a field data collection exercise: scientific plan, calibrations, equipment, logistics, data analysis and modelling, reporting.

Assessment: Written: 50% + Fieldwork: 50%