The films are an integral part of the course. They show in detail many of the phenomena that are discussed in class. They are require d outside viewing and are listed in the The Quarter Schedule Table. Film clips, which are parts of the films at the center and other material, are shown in class, but without the sound.

Questions about the films will appear on the midterms and final. The films should be view during week of lecture on the subject. The films have been transferred to video format and are maintained by the Instructional Media Center of the University Technology Services. The Center is in located in room 060 in Denny Hall basement. In class, parts of the films and others will be used extensively during the lectures.

There is a full listing of the Fluid Mechanics Committee films.