MA4110/MA5020 – Computational Methods for Fluid Flow
📢 Announcements New updates
- Sep 07, 2026: Tutorial Sheet 2 (Finite Difference Methods, Von Neumann Stability & Modified Equations) has been uploaded.
- Sep 02, 2026: 📌 Minor I Exam is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Venue will be shared by the Exam Department.
- Sep 02, 2026: Lecture 8 (Modified Equation Analysis: Dissipation & Dispersion) and Lecture 9 (Conservative Difference Schemes, Lax-Wendroff Theorem & Method of Lines) notes have been uploaded.
Show more past announcements
- Aug 26, 2026: Lecture 6 (Finite Difference Foundations & Truncation Error) and Lecture 7 (Von Neumann Stability Analysis & Classical Schemes) notes have been uploaded.
- Aug 20, 2026: Tutorial Sheet 1 (PDE Classification, Method of Characteristics, and Breaking Time) has been uploaded.
- Aug 19, 2026: Lecture 4 (Linear Characteristics) and Lecture 5 (Non-linear Characteristics & Weak Solutions) notes have been uploaded.
- Aug 13, 2026: Lecture 3 (Classification of PDEs) notes have been uploaded.
- Aug 12, 2026: Lecture 1 (Continuity Equation) and Lecture 2 (Euler & Navier-Stokes) notes have been uploaded.
ℹ️ Course Information
Instructor: Biswarup Biswas
Institution: Mahindra University
📅 Class Schedule
| Session Type | Day | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Wednesday | 8:25 AM | ELT7 |
| Lecture | Wednesday | 9:25 AM | ELT7 |
| Lecture | Thursday | 8:25 AM | ELT7 |
📝 Evaluation Scheme
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Assignments | 20% |
| Minor I Exam | 20% |
| Minor II Exam | 20% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
🎯 About the Course
This course covers advanced computational techniques for analyzing fluid flow. Topics include finite difference methods, finite volume methods, and applications to various fluid dynamics problems. Students will learn to implement numerical solvers and visualize complex flow patterns.