Postgraduate study

Postgraduate taught 

Aerospace Engineering & Management MSc

Computational Fluid Dynamics 4 ENG4037

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Engineering
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course introduces the various aspects of a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation with emphasis on both a foundational and a working knowledge of CFD.

Timetable

2 lectures per week

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Assessment

70% Examination

30% Project Work

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

This course aims to introduce the student to the various aspects of a CFD simulation and to impart both a foundational as well as a working knowledge of CFD.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ explain the role of computation in fluid dynamics and describe its applicability, potential and limitations;

■ describe the foundations of numerical analysis, including the importance of accuracy and stability; 

■ select appropriate numerical methods and discretization schemes for application to simple model equations; 

■ recognise the various terminologies in practical CFD (Grids, Boundary Conditions, Approximations, Schemes etc); 

■ evaluate the applicability/feasibility of a particular model, its limitations, choose the right boundary conditions, ascertain grid/time independence, verification/validation;

■ set up simple aerodynamic problems in CFD.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions