AM 107Introduction to Fluid Dynamics
Covers fundamental topics in fluid dynamics: Euler and Lagrange descriptions of continuum dynamics; conservation laws for inviscid and viscous flows; potential flows; exact solutions of the Navier-Stokes equation; boundary layer theory; gravity waves. Students cannot receive credit for this course and AM 217. (AM 107 formerly AMS 107.)
Prerequisite(s): AM 112 or MATH 107 or PHYS 116C or EART 111.
- Also offered as PHYS 107. Taught in conjunction with AM 217.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Engineer 2 194 | N. H. Brummell | Open 24/35 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Cowell Clrm 131 | N. H. Brummell | Closed 37/35 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Brummell | 4.2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 100% | 25 |
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