Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course provides a capstone project for students who are completing the Mathematics for Engineers specialization. Students will first learn some basic concepts in computational fluid dynamics, and then apply these concepts to compute the fluid flow around a cylinder. Access to MATLAB online and the MATLAB grader is given to all students who enroll.
Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course
Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course
This course is part of Mathematics for Engineers Specialization
Instructor: Jeffrey R. Chasnov
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Fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics
How to construct and solve a numerical method for computing the flow field around an infinite cylinder
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Reviewed on Jun 10, 2023
This is by far the most comprehensive specialization or course related to mathematics out there. Loved every video, reading, assignment, quizzes, and projects
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Reviewed on May 26, 2025
A great course for people who want to get started writing their own CFD solvers!
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Reviewed on Sep 5, 2022
It is an excellent course, with some challenging assignments. I learned a lot from this course and would recommend it to anyone interested in fluid dynamics and with some coding knowledge.
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