CIVL3612 Fluid Mechanics

CIVL3612 Fluid Mechanics (University of Sydney): rated 4.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on USYD Wall.

CIVL3612 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Civil Engineering. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 流体力学

Type: Undergraduate

Credit points: 6

Subject area: Civil Engineering

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

Level: Undergraduate Level 3

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

This unit of study aims to provide an understanding of the conservation of mass and momentum in differential forms for viscous fluid flows. It provides the foundation for advanced study of turbulence, flow around immersed bodies, open channel flow, pipe flow and pump design.

CIVL3612 student reviews, difficulty and workload

CIVL3612 has 1 scored review: overall 4.0/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 4.0 stars).

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CIVL3612 FAQ

Q: Is CIVL3612 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 1 review: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 4.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.

Q: Which faculty teaches CIVL3612, and when is it offered?

A: CIVL3612 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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