ME-474: Numerical flow simulationThis course provides practical experience in the numerical simulation of fluid flows. Numerical methods are presented in the framework of the finite volume method. A simple solver is developed with Ma
ME-466: InstabilityThis course focuses on the physical mechanisms at the origin of the transition of a flow from laminar to turbulent using the hydrodynamic instability theory.
ME-444: HydrodynamicsNondimensionalized Navier-Stokes equations result in a great variety of models (Stokes, Lubrication, Euler, Potential) depending on the Reynolds number. The concept of boundary layer enables us then t
MATH-451: Numerical approximation of PDEsThe course is about the derivation, theoretical analysis and implementation of the finite element method for the numerical approximation of partial differential equations in one and two space dimens
ME-467: TurbulenceThis course provides an introduction to the physical phenomenon of turbulence, its probabilistic description and modeling approaches including RANS and LES. Students are equipped with the basic knowle
ME-341: Heat and mass transferThis course covers fundamentals of heat transfer and applications to practical problems. Emphasis will be on developing a physical and analytical understanding of conductive, convective, and radiative
MSE-206: Rheology and fluid mechanicsCe cours est une introduction à la rhéologie des solides viscoélastiques linéaires, aux phénomènes d'écoulements des fluides, et aux méthodes utilisées en rhéologie. Les fluides Newtoniens ou non, la
ChE-330: Fluid mechanics and transport phenomenaThe concept of Shell balances, the Navier-Stokes equations and generalized differential balances equations for heat and mass transport are derived. These relations are applied to model systems. Integr
ME-251: Thermodynamics and energetics IThe course introduces the basic concepts of thermodynamics and heat transfer, and thermodynamic properties of matter and their calculation. The students will master the concepts of heat, mass, and mom
MSE-203: Continuum mechanicsDans ce cours, les outils qui permettent de décrire les matériaux non pas au niveau atomique mais au niveau d'un continuum sont présentés. Les tenseurs des contraintes et des déformations, les lois de
ME-371: Discretization methods in fluidsCe cours présente une introduction aux méthodes d'approximation utilisées pour la simulation numérique en mécanique des fluides.
Les concepts fondamentaux sont présentés dans le cadre de la méthode d
ME-445: AerodynamicsThis course will provide the fluid dynamic background to understand how air flows around two- and three-dimensional wings and bodies and to understand and calculate the aerodynamics forces and moments
EE-536: Physical models for micro and nanosystemsStudents will learn simple theoretical models, the theoretical background of finite element modeling as well as its application to modeling charge, mass and heat transport in electronic, fluidic and e
ME-301: Measurement techniquesTheoretical and practical course on experimental techniques for observation and measurement of physical variables such as force, strain, temperature, flow velocity, structural deformation and vibratio
