ES 3004

Fluid Mechanics

Worcester Polytechnic Institute · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Catalog description

Cat. I A study of the fundamental laws of statics, kinematics, and dynamics applied to fluid mechanics. The course will include fluid properties, conservation of mass, momentum, and energy as applied to real and ideal fluids. Laminar and turbulent flows, fluid resistance, and basic boundary layer theory will also be considered. Recommended background: basic physics, basic differential equations, and vectors.

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A01

WaitlistSeats: 74/74 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 6:47 PM
Class #ES-3004-A01Fall 2026UGRD3 credits
74 enrolled74 capacity
Days & times
M-T-W-R-F1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Meeting dates
2026-08-20 - 2026-10-09
Location
Salisbury Labs 104
Instructor
Xiaowei Teng
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A02

OpenSeats: 44/70 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 6:47 PM
Class #ES-3004-A02Fall 2026UGRD3 credits
44 enrolled70 capacity
Days & times
W2:00 PM - 2:50 PM; M-R2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Meeting dates
2026-08-20 - 2026-10-09
Location
Kaven Hall 116
Instructor
Ivan Nepomnyashchikh
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B01

OpenSeats: 97/100 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 6:47 PM
Class #ES-3004-B01Fall 2026UGRD3 credits
97 enrolled100 capacity
Days & times
M-T-W-R-F1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Meeting dates
2026-10-19 - 2026-12-11
Location
Unity Hall 400
Instructor
Paul Mathisen
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B02

WaitlistSeats: 75/75 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 6:47 PM
Class #ES-3004-B02Fall 2026UGRD3 credits
75 enrolled75 capacity
Days & times
M-T-W-R-F12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Meeting dates
2026-10-19 - 2026-12-11
Location
Unity Hall 500
Instructor
Alireza Nejad
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