Mathematical Fluid Dynamics

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Derivation of basic equations of motion; Navier-Stokes equations; potential equations; some exact solutions in two and three dimensions; equations of boundary layer theory; vorticity-stream function formulation and vortex dynamics; introduction to hydrodynamic stability; introduction to equations of turbulence. Prerequisite: MATH 601 or equivalent.