MEC4445 - Environmental fluid mechanics

Leader: J B Hinwood

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

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%

Contact hours

16 lecture hours, 8 practice class hours and 48 fieldwork hours

Co-requisites

MEC3465 (or MAE3965)