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Fluid Mechanics: An Essential Part of an Environmental Engineering Curriculum |
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| Authors: | Alexander H.-D. Cheng Clark C. K. Liu Hayley Shen Michelle H. Teng Keh-Han Wang |
| Affiliation: | 1Professor and Chair, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Univ. of Mississippi, 203 Carrier Hall, University, MS?38677. 2Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Univ. of Hawaii at Monoa, 2540 Dole St., Holmes Hall 383, Honolulu, HI?96822. 3Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Clarkson Univ., Potsdam, NY?13699-5710 (corresponding author). 4Associate Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Univ. of Hawaii at Monoa, 2540 Dole St., Holmes Hall 383, Honolulu, HI?96822. 5Associate Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Univ. of Houston, Houston, TX?77204-4791. |
| Abstract: | In this paper we discuss teaching fluid mechanics to civil and environmental engineering majors at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Fluid mechanics is a key course in environmental engineering that ties together the physical aspects with chemical and biological aspects. We survey the historical development of the role of fluid mechanics in environmental engineering, discuss current needs and curriculum, and point out areas for potential improvements. |
| Keywords: | Fluid mechanics Engineering education Curricula |