Course 

number  Course Title Term

ENGR 6201  FLUID MECHANICS Fall 2021

Course Instructor Office E-Mail Office Hours

Dr. Alejandro Allievi  ONLINE  alejandro.allievi@concordia.ca  As per course’s Moodle page

CLASS/LAB SCHEDULE 
Section  Day  Time  Location  Instructor  E‐mail 
5:45PM‐
Lecture  M  ZOOM  Alejandro Allievi alejandro.allievi@concordia.ca 
8:15PM 
https://www.concordia.ca/it/services/comp‐labs‐
CFD Labs         
encs/windows‐software‐public‐labs.html  
 There is no TA assigned to ENGR 6201. 
CFD Labs           Students are expected to make regular use of library 
material, university services and available labs.

COURSE CALENDAR DESCRIPTION 
1) Fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics.
2) Transport phenomena.
3) Stress-strain relation.
4) Equations of motion.
5) Exact solutions.
6) Dynamic similarity.
7) Specialized equations.
8) Laminar boundary layers.
9) Flow over immersed bodies.
10) Introduction to turbulent flow (if time allows)
In the event of extraordinary circumstances and pursuant to the Academic Regulations, the University
may modify the delivery, content, structure, forum, location and/or evaluation scheme. In the event of
such extraordinary circumstances, students will be informed of the changes.

PREREQUISITE(S) 
As established by the graduate program that students are registered.

SUGGESTED TEXTBOOKS AND ADDITIONAL COURSE MATERIALS 
 Viscous Fluid Flow.
Frank M. White. McGraw-Hill, 3rd edition.
 Foundations of Fluid Mechanics.
S.W. Yuan. Prentice-Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs (1967).
 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications.
Y. Çengel, J. Cimbala. McGraw-Hill.2018.
 Fluid Mechanics.
Frank M. White. McGraw-Hill, 8th edition. (2016).

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  Hydrodynamics Around Cylindrical Structures.
B. Mutlu Sumer, J. Fredsøe. World Scientific. (1997).
 Boundary Layer Theory
H. Schlichting, K. Gersten, 8e, Springer, 2000
 Fluid Mechanics
R.C. Hibbeler, 2e, Pearson, 2018
 Other materials might be handed out during lectures and/or posted in Moodle.
 Other Useful References Needed in ENGR 6201
 ANSYS-Fluent: https://www.ansys.com/products/fluids/ansys-fluent
 ANSYS-Fluent tutorial: posted in Moodle
KNOWLEDGE BASE FOR ENGINEERING PREREQUISITES: 
This course makes extensive use of Mathematical and Physical concepts covered in undergraduate
Engineering programs, such as multivariable  differential  and  integral  calculus,  thermodynamics
numerical analysis, fluid mechanics/dynamics, linear algebra. 
 
GRADING POLICY 
Evaluation Tool (all mandatory)  Date and/or due date  Weight 
Term Exam 1  As published in Moodle  30% 
Term Exam 2  As published in Moodle  30% 
Term Project  As per Moodle page documents  40% 
Total    100% 
PASSING CRITERIA 
 Students  who  receive less  than  50% in  the  final  project will  fail  the  course regardless  of  their
performance in other aspects of the course. The final project will encompass all aspects of the
course. 
 Students who receive less than 50% average between Term Exams 1 and 2 will fail the course 
regardless of their performance in the other aspects of the course. 
 There  are  no  alternative  exams  for  Term  Exam  1  and  2.  Term  Exams  must  be  written  on  the 
scheduled dates and times, no exceptions. Please see Moodle for the schedule. 
 You must write the following statement on each piece of work that you submit: “I certify that
this  submission  is  my  original  work  and  meets  the  faculty’s  expectation  of  originality”,  with 
your signature, I.D., and the date. 
 Note: other course policies are mentioned in Page 3 under IMPORTANT NOTES. 

TERM PROJECT 
Time dependent flow around cylinders in tandem in a closed channel
 Must be done in groups of 6 to 8 students, absolutely no exceptions to these numbers of students.
 Please consult links below as well as documentation provided in course’s Moodle page.
 https://www.concordia.ca/ginacody/aits/support/faq/connect-from-home.html
 https://www.concordia.ca/it/services/comp-labs-encs/windows-software-public-labs.html

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IMPORTANT NOTES 
 There will be no make up for any missing exams or projects. 
 Electronic communication devices (cell phones, etc.) are not allowed during examinations.
 Only the use of "Faculty Approved Calculators" and Matlab are allowed during exams.
 Sets of practice problems (homework) will be posted regularly.
 Practice problems are essential components of the course and complement lectures.
 Students are expected to learn to solve the problem sets. NO ANSWERS PROVIDED.
 The practice problems (homework) will not be collected or marked.
 The final project may encompass all aspects of the course.
 The final project must be handed in no later than the day stated in Moodle page.
 For ANSYS CFD project, check rooms listed under TERM PROJECT. Door codes
for these rooms can be obtained from IITS in the Hall building.
 Strongly recommend to start project after 1st week of lectures and work on it steadily.
 For all Moodle and software-related queries, contact help@concordia.ca
 All material presented in class will be posted in Moodle.
 Do not reply to instructor’s announcements in Moodle, replies will not reach me.

CONDITIONS SPECIFIC TO REMOTE TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT 

1. All students are expected to have access to a computer with following capabilities: 
a. reliable internet connection
b. camera and microphone (your computer and/or cellphone)
c. document scanning application such as Adobe Scan app
(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.scan.android&hl=en_CA)
2. All students should install VPN for remote desktop access to Concordia’s computer labs 
https://www.concordia.ca/it/support/connect-from-home.html
Once you have VPN connection to Concordia University, you can access to all available
software in Gina Cody School labs by following the process described in:
https://www.concordia.ca/ginacody/aits/support/faq/connect-from-home.html
3. Download Microsoft Office 365
https://www.concordia.ca/it/services/office-365-education.html
4. All students are expected to do online, timed exams. 
a. Both Term Exams will be through Moodle Assignment. Please note the following with 
respect to online exams: 
 That the exams will take place during the exam period at the designated date and time set by
the professor. All exam times will be set to Eastern Standard Time.
 That your image, voice and screen activity may be recorded throughout the duration of
the exam.
 That you may be asked to show your Concordia University Identification card to validate
your identity. Alternative government-issued photo identification will be accepted, though
not recommended. Only identification in English or French will be accepted.
 That any recording made (if one is made) will only be viewed by authorized university
personnel (no external entity has authorization to review the recording).

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  That you will be responsible for ensuring appropriate functioning technology (webcam,
microphone, browser and an ability to download any necessary software, as well as a reliable
internet connection with a minimum of a 3G connection).
 That you should enter the virtual test site and become familiar with the software that will be
used for your exam before starting the exam.
 That you will need a quiet place within which to take the exam. Earplugs or noise-cancelling
headphones that are not connected to a device may also be used to allow you to focus for the
duration of the exam.
b. The course instructor reserves the right to conduct an individual oral examination to 
verify student’s response to online exam questions  
5. Academic Honesty and Code of Conduct 
Violation of the Academic Code of Conduct in any form will be severely dealt with. This
includes copying (even with modifications) of work segments. You must demonstrate
independent thought through your submitted work. The Academic Code of Conduct of
Concordia University is available at: https://www.concordia.ca/conduct/academic-integrity.html
It is expected during class discussions and in written assignments you will communicate
constructively and respectfully. Sexist, racist, homophobic, ageist, and ablest expressions will
not be tolerated. All students must read and sign the Expectations of Originality form and
submit the signed copy to course instructor by September 14, 2020.

6. Third‐party software/website and personal information 
Note that, as a part of this course, some or all of the lectures and/or other activities in this
course may be recorded. Recordings will be focused on the instructor and will normally exclude
students. It is possible, however, that your participation may be recorded. If you wish to ensure
that your image is not recorded, speak to your instructor as soon as possible. Also, please note
that you may not share recordings of your classes and that the instructor will only share class
recordings for the purpose of course delivery and development. Any other sharing may be in
violation of the law and applicable University policies, and may be subject to penalties.
7. Third‐party software/website usage for work submission 
Students are advised that external software and/or websites may be used in the course and
students may be asked to submit or consent to the submission of their work to an online service.
Students are responsible for reading and deciding whether or not to agree to any applicable
terms of use. Use of this software and service is voluntary. Students who do not consent to the
use the software or service should identify themselves to the course instructor as soon as
possible to discuss alternate modes of participation that do not require them to give copyright
or the right to use their work to a third party. By using the external software or websites,
students agree to provide and share their work and certain personal information (where
applicable) with the website/software provider. Students are advised that the University cannot
guarantee the protection of intellectual property rights or personal information provided to any
website or software company. Intellectual property and personal information held in foreign
jurisdictions are subject to the laws of such jurisdictions.

Alejandro Allievi PhD, PEng  ENGR 6201, Fall 2021  4/7 

 
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 ADDENDUM
ACADEMIC CONDUCT ISSUES THAT APPLY IN GENERAL 
The basic ten rules that make you a good engineer 
 
The B. Eng. program is set to satisfy most of the requirements for your education and prepares you for a 
professional engineering  career that requires dedication and knowledge. What you learn, and how you 
learn, will be used extensively in your engineering profession for the next 30 to 40 years. Therefore, the 
four  years  spent  in  the  engineering  program  are  crucial  towards  your  professional  formation.  The  first 
step is for you to learn to “think like an engineer” which means: 
 accept responsibility for your own learning  
 follow up on lecture material and homework  
 learn problem‐solving skills, not just how to solve each specific homework problem  
 build a body of knowledge integrated throughout your program 
 behave responsibly, ethically and professionally 
 
One  of  the  mainstays  of  being  a  professional  engineer  is  a  professional  code  of  conduct  and  as  an 
engineering  student  this  starts  with  the  Academic  Code  of  Conduct  (Article  16.3.14  of  the 
undergraduate calendar). However, you may encounter situations that fall outside the norm and in such 
cases, you use your common sense. 
 
Further, the following issues should be given serious consideration: 
 
1) Attendance  at  lectures  and  tutorials  are  major  learning  opportunities  and  should  not  be  missed. 
The  labs  represent  a  unique  opportunity  for  you  to  acquire  practical  knowledge  that  you  will  need  in 
your career. Class and tutorial attendance is important for you to comprehend the discipline and make 
the connections between engineering skills. You are strongly encouraged to participate in the class, ask 
questions  and  answer  the  instructor’s  questions.  Tutorials  are  just  extensions  of  the  classes  in  which 
application  of  the  concepts  introduced  during  lectures  are  presented  and  problems  are  practically 
solved. 
 
2) The decision to write tests that are not mandatory is entirely yours. For example, midterm test are 
often stated in many courses as optional. However, one the objectives of midterms is to check on your 
comprehension of the material and allow time for whatever action is necessary (from more study time 
to  discontinuing  a  course).  Plan  to  attend  the  class  tests  even  if  they  are  not  mandatory.  If  you  pay 
attention  in  the  lectures,  it  will  take  you  significantly  shorter  time  to  comprehend  the  material.  Note 
also  that  if  you  are  in  the  unfortunate  position  of  being  unable  to  write  a  final  exam  due  to  medical 
reasons and seek a deferral, this may not be possible if the instructor has no information indicating that 
you  have  been  attending  the  course  and  assimilating  the  material  (i.e.  through  midterms,  quizzes, 
assignments, etc.). 
 
3) Homework is usually mandatory and it has some weight in the final grade (such information is given 
in the course outline). Homework may also be conceived as training material for the class tests. Under 
all circumstances, it is highly recommended to carry out the home work on time and submit it on the 
prescribed date. Late submissions are not granted  to individual  cases regardless of the reason. This is 
part of the training for being in the workforce where deadlines have to be met. Please, plan your work 
such that you submit all the assignments and lab reports on time and in  the correct  place (not in the 
corridor or on the street!). 

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 4) Office  hours  with  tutors,  lab  instructors  or  class  instructors  are  listed  in  the  course 
outline/website/office doors. Please respect these office hours and in case you have a serious conflict, 
contact the instructor asking for a special time arrangement. 
 
5) Class tests (midterms, quizzes) are returned to the student. The final exams are not. If you wish to 
see  your  exam  paper,  be  aware  that  most  instructors  allow  only  a  narrow  window  of  time  for  that 
purpose. For the fall term, exams may usually be reviewed in January and May for the spring term. 
 
6) When you see your marked work (assignments, midterms, final exam, etc.), be aware that you are 
supposed to review your material and see the type of errors you made and if marks have been added 
incorrectly. This is not an opportunity to try and “negotiate” a higher grade with the instructor. If you 
believe that your grade is not right, you may apply for a formal Course Reevaluation through the Birks 
Student Centre. 
 
7) Writing tests and exams represents a major component of your course work. These tests and exams 
have rigorous requirements such as: 
 No  cell  phone  or  other  communication  enabling  tool  is  allowed  on  the  student  during  the 
examination period. 
 Only specified faculty calculators are allowed during tests and exams unless otherwise indicated by 
the instructor. 
 Usually, no materials are allowed in the exam unless otherwise announced. 
 
Get  used  to  signing  in  and  out  of  your  exam.  Make  sure  that  you  leave  your  exam  papers  with  the 
invigilator. There are rules concerning general exam issues in the UG Calendar. These requirements are 
there to eliminate any possible misunderstanding and you are asked to respect the rules. Disciplinary 
measures are taken when the rules are not followed. 
  
8) Respect  your  colleagues  and  those  that  you  meet  during  the  class:  tutors,  instructors,  lab 
instructors,  technical  personnel,  assistants,  etc.  Use  appropriate  communication  means  and  language. 
Be considerate for all human beings. This includes small things such as turning off cell‐phones before a 
class  begins.  Concordia  University  is  a  very  diverse  group  of  people  and  a  very  large  multicultural 
community. 
 
9) Communication  is  part  of  your  future  profession.  Learn  how  to  communicate  effectively  and 
efficiently in the shortest time possible. Write short but meaningful e‐mails, make effective phone calls, 
etc. If your instructor accepts emails make sure that your request is clear with the course number and 
your name in the Subject line. Do not ask for special treatment as instructors have to treat all students 
equitably. 
 
10) Respect all the above and you will get closer to your future profession.

Alejandro Allievi PhD, PEng  ENGR 6201, Fall 2021  7/7