Course Description
Free surface flows of water and air occurring in natural fluid systems and influencing environmental transport and mixing. Review of fundamental principles of fluids, covering the scales relevant to both engineering and geo-physical applications. Topics and examples include waves, instability, stratification, turbulent boundary layers, jets and plumes, and open channel flows. Cannot receive credit for both CE 581 and MEA 581.
Spring 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
01229 Engineering Building 2
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
4:30pm
Class End Time:
5:45pm
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: CE 282 or MEA 463 or permission of instructor R: Graduate Students Only