Thermal-Fluids
To complete the requirements of the Minor in Thermal-Fluids, a student must fulfill the following three expectations:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Completion of a set of 2 courses covering basic fluid mechanics and basic thermodynamics. These are commonly required for most engineering majors. Acceptable sets include | 8 | |
| Conservation & Accounting Principles and Fluid Systems | ||
| Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Conservation Principles and Balances and Fluid Mechanics | ||
| (2) Select one of the following foundational prerequisites: | 4 | |
| Applications of Thermodynamics | ||
| Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | ||
| Heat Transfer | ||
| Fundamentals of Heat & Mass Transfer | ||
| (3) Select three of the thermal-fluids electives listed below: | 12 | |
Thermal-Fluid Systems: | ||
| Renewable Energy | ||
| Internal Combustion Engines | ||
| Propulsion Systems | ||
| Turbomachinery | ||
Thermal-Fluid Sciences: | ||
| Foundations of Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Theoretical Aerodynamics | ||
| Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics | ||
| Combustion | ||
| Gas Dynamics | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Successful completion of a minor is indicated on the student's transcript. A student interested in pursuing the Minor in Thermal-Fluids should consult with the head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
ME Majors do not qualify for the Minor in Thermal-Fluids, but may pursue ME areas of concentration.