Learning design: Computational Fluid Dynamics

Author: forooghi

Created: 2021-09-28 05:25am

Edited: 2021-09-28 06:12pm

Keywords: STREAM model; computational thinking; small class lecturing

Description:

This is a redesign of a module of the course Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), where the students re supposed to write a computer code from scratch to solve a coupled set of partial differential equation (Navier Stokes eqs.)

The learning design includes pre-class activities (preparation), in-class activities (lecture, group work / online support), and a post-class activity (quiz).

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Combine spatial and temporal schemes to discretize a coupled PDE.
Apply indirect methods to a solve linear system of equations.
Analyze the output of a CFD solution and its errors.

Resources	Tasks		Supports
Pre-class activities
Ppt slides of the lecture. Chapter in the textbook (optional reading)	Review the theory of discretization and linear equation solver from ppts of previous lectures. Go through the ppt of the new lecture. ↓
Brightspace discussion forum	Ask any questions ↓	←	Peer-feedback / teacher replies questions.

In-class activity
Ppt slides	Attend the 45 minute lecture on solution of coupled equations. ↓	←	Teacher gives the lecture
Software license available to students	Students work on their codes in groups. ↓	←	Peers
Zoom (BU rooms)	Online follow-up: students ask questions and discuss problems ↓	←	Tutor

After-class activities
Mentimeter	An online quiz to make sure the LO is achieved. ↓	←	Teacher gives feedback
Assignment submission in Brightspace	The students submit their results	←	Teacher gives feedback

Additional information

In-class activities includes 2x45 mins physical class activity + 1.5 hours synchronous online activity (online follow-up)

The students are instructed how to use Brightspace tools in the beginning of the course.