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MECH2002 – Fluid Mechanics
2026 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Fatemeh Salehi
Room 2139, 9 WW
Monday 12-2 pm (Please email to make appointment)
TA
Salman Jalalifar
TA
Sarah Thomas
TA
Rebecca Lawson
TA
Ziba Khalilipalandi
TA
Carolyn Taylor
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(MECH1001 or CIVL1001) and (MATH1025 or MATH1020)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit will examine the basic concepts of fluid mechanics. It will examine the roles of static fluid systems, dynamic fluid systems, and techniques to analyse these systems. This will include the concepts of pressure and head; hydrostatics; buoyancy; fundamental laws of fluid motion; accounting for losses, experimental and numerical techniques. Learning in this unit enhances student understanding of global challenges identified by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) Clean Water and Sanitation; Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Climate Action |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Exhibit proficiency in mathematical analysis, and the application of physics, associated with fluid mechanics.
- ULO2: Explain the fundamentals of static and dynamic fluid systems.
- ULO3: Analyse simple static and dynamic fluid problems applied to real world problems.
- ULO4: Apply appropriate technology to investigate more complex fluid flow problems.
General Assessment Information
Grading and passing requirement for unit
In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).
For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.
Final Examinations
Final examinations will typically take place at the end of the semester. If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled by the faculty during a supplementary exam period, typically about 3 to 4 weeks after the normal exam period. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. Approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.
Late submissions
In-class activities, or scheduled tests and exam must be undertaken at the time indicated in the unit guide. Should these activities be missed due to illness or misadventure, students may apply for Special Consideration.
The late submission policies adopted in this unit are in line with the general faculty’s policy on assessment submission deadlines, including late submissions.
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark of the task) will be applied for each day, for a written report that is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted.
Assessments where Late Submissions will be accepted:
- Lab Reports and Simulation Assignment – YES, Standard Late Penalty applies
- Final Exam - NO, unless Special Consideration is Granted
Special Consideration
The Special Consideration Policy aims to support students who have been impacted by short-term circumstances or events that are serious, unavoidable and significantly disruptive, and which may affect their performance in assessment. If you experience circumstances or events that affect your ability to complete the written assessments in this unit on time, please inform the convenor and submit a Special Consideration request through ask.mq.edu.au.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI assisted? |
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| Final examination | 50% | No | Exam period | Individual | No | Observed |
| Laboratory Reports | 25% | No | Week 6, Friday 11:55 pm | Individual | No | Open AI |
| Simulation Assignment | 25% | No | Week 11, Friday 11:55 pm | Individual | No | Open AI |
Final examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 50%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?: Observed
Final Examination assessing all material delivered throughout the unit. A portion of the preparation for this assessment task will be conducted during learning activities.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Exhibit proficiency in mathematical analysis, and the application of physics, associated with fluid mechanics.
- Explain the fundamentals of static and dynamic fluid systems.
- Analyse simple static and dynamic fluid problems applied to real world problems.
- Apply appropriate technology to investigate more complex fluid flow problems.
Laboratory Reports
Assessment Type 1: Written Submission
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 6, Friday 11:55 pm
Weighting: 25%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?: Open AI
A written laboratory report for unique experiments demonstrating different fluid mechanics principles. A portion of this assessment work will be conducted during learning activities.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Exhibit proficiency in mathematical analysis, and the application of physics, associated with fluid mechanics.
- Explain the fundamentals of static and dynamic fluid systems.
- Analyse simple static and dynamic fluid problems applied to real world problems.
Simulation Assignment
Assessment Type 1: Written Submission
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 11, Friday 11:55 pm
Weighting: 25%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?: Open AI
An assignment that requires the student to perform simulations for an engineering fluid mechanics problem with relevant software and analyse the results. A portion of this assessment work will be conducted during learning activities.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain the fundamentals of static and dynamic fluid systems.
- Analyse simple static and dynamic fluid problems applied to real world problems.
- Apply appropriate technology to investigate more complex fluid flow problems.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation.
3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.
Delivery and Resources
On-campus learning activities start in Week 2.
The main text required for this course is: Potter, Wiggert and Ramadan, Mechanics of Fluids, 4th or 5th Ed.
Scientific calculators and EPANET (which is free software) are required. Please refer to iLearn for further information.
Unit Schedule
Please refer to iLearn and lecture notes for the unit schedule.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
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- Workshops
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Student Services and Support
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- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
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Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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Changes from Previous Offering
Assessment tasks were revised to meet the new assessment policy.
Engineers Australia Competency Mapping
| EA Competency Standard | Unit Learning Outcomes | |
| Knowledge and Skill Base | 1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. | ULO1, ULO2, ULO3 |
| 1.2 Conceptual understanding of underpinning maths, analysis, statistics, computing. | ULO1, ULO2, ULO3 | |
| 1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge | ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4 | |
| 1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions | ||
| 1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice | ULO4 | |
| 1.6 Understanding of scope, principles, norms, accountabilities of sustainable engineering practice. | ULO2 | |
| Engineering Application Ability | 2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving | ULO4 |
| 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. | ULO3, ULO4 | |
| 2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. | ||
| 2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. | ||
| Professional and Personal Attributes | 3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. | |
| 3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. | ||
| 3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. | ||
| 3.4 Professional use and management of information. | ||
| 3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. | ||
| 3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership | ||
Unit information based on version 2026.03 of the Handbook