In this course, fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics will be introduced. Specific topics shall cover basic properties of fluids, description of fluids at rest and in motion, kinematics of fluid motion, flow analysis using control volumes and differential methods, and dimensional analysis and modeling. If time is available, pipe flow and external flow with boundary layers shall be introduced. Students can study with the aid of various resources such as fluid videos and online materials.
Contents:
1. Basic properties of fluids
2. Fluids at rest—pressure and its effects
3. Kinematics of fluid motion
4. Fluids in motion—the Bernoulli equation
5. Flow analysis using control volumes
6. Flow analysis using differential methods
7. Dimensional analysis, modeling, and similitude
8. Introduction to specific flows: pipe flow and external flow past bodies

強調：
1. 物理觀念的瞭解。
2. 強調啟發與創新。
3. 方程式的推導演算不是教學與學習的重點。
4. 以數學為工具，瞭解物理概念。
5. 利用影片與圖片，協助教學。
6. 考試的重點不是計算，而是要回答為什麼。