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Department of Applied Mathematics
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
Canada N2L 3G1
Phone: 519-888-4567, ext. 32700
Fax: 519-746-4319
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Offered every winter term.
Many topics found on the science page of the weekend newspaper, from fusion reactors and the problems of space shuttle reentry into the atmosphere, to climate change on our own planet and the amazing properties of biological tissues have a common feature, the theory of continuum mechanics. Briefly stated, continuum mechanics is the mathematical study of all states of matter (gases, fluids, solids and plasmas) on a macroscopic scale; that is, on a scale in which the atomic structure of matter can be disregarded. AMATH 361 is a unique opportunity to learn about this fascinating field at the undergraduate level, leading to a variety of opportunities for employment in industry and research work in graduate school.
For further information and interesting images visit the Continuum and Fluids webpage here.
AMATH 231 (Calculus 4) and AMATH 271 (Intro to Theoretical Mechanics) or PHYS 263 (Classical Mechanics), or consent of the instructor.
AMATH 353 (PDEs 1).
Contact Info
Department of Applied Mathematics
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
Canada N2L 3G1
Phone: 519-888-4567, ext. 32700
Fax: 519-746-4319
PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Office of Indigenous Relations.