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COURSE DESCRIPTION (from the catalog):

A systematic development of the principles and applications of the science of rheology. Reviews vector and tensor mathematics and Newtonian fluid dynamics. Develops the physical and mathematical nature of stress and deformations in materials. Covers the use of theory and application of rheological equations of state.

Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)

Semesters Offered: On Demand (usually every Spring, MWF 3pm). Begining in Spring 2007 there will be an on-line section of CM4650.

Pre-requisites:

(CM 3110 or MEEM 3210 or ENG 3200 or MY 3110 or CE 3600) and (MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560)
(i.e. fluid mechanics and differential equations)

1. Learn and practice vector and tensor mathematics that is necessary for understanding rheology.
2. Learn and understand constitutive theories and how they may be used to calculate flow fields and stress fields in flowing polymer systems.
3. Learn theoretical underpinings of rheometric techniques.
4. Learn and understand the wide variety of rheological response that is exhibited by non-Newtonian fluids.

Understanding Rheology, by Faith A. Morrison, Oxford University Press, 2001. Available from Amazon.com and in the book store.

SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTS:

http://www.chem.mtu.edu/~fmorriso/cm4650/cm4650.html Homework assignments, past exams, PDF-files of lecture slides and much more information may be found on this webpage.

On-line lectures are available through iTunes. Go to http://www.itunes.mtu.edu/ for the lectures and to this link for a guide to the lectures.

2 Exams, 25% each
Final Exam 30%

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