Basic concepts in transport phenomena, including fluid dynamics (momentum transport), mass (molecular transport) and heat transfer (energy transport), with applications to biological systems, both medical and non-medical. Topics in fluid dynamics include: properties of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids; dimensional analysis; drag; differential/microscopic balances (continuity and Navier-Stokes equations); boundary layer approximations. Topics in mass transfer include transport of chemicals in channels, diffusive and convective molecular transport. Topics in heat transfer include elements of conduction and convection.
This course may not be repeated for credit.

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This course will be offered next in Winter 2025.