Mathematics for Engineers: The Capstone Course provides a capstone project for students who are completing the Mathematics for Engineers specialization. Students will first learn some basic concepts in computational fluid dynamics, and then apply these concepts to compute the fluid flow around a cylinder. Access to MATLAB online and the MATLAB grader is given to all students who enroll.
Before enrolling, students should have already taken courses in matrix algebra, differential equations, vector calculus and numerical methods, and be able to program in MATLAB.
The course contains 22 short video lectures and a full set of lecture notes. After each lecture, there are problems to solve, and at the end of the second and third weeks, there is a substantial MATLAB programming assignment.
Download the lecture notes from the link
https://www.math.hkust.edu.hk/~machas/flow-around-a-cylinder.pdf
Watch the promotional video from the link
https://youtu.be/FlM1de9Sxh0
Status: Numerical Analysis
Numerical Analysis
Status: Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Intermediate·Course·10 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed Aug 12, 2025
Outstanding course and instructor, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn or refresh their matrix algebra, calculus, and Matlab programming fundamentals
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 10, 2023
This is by far the most comprehensive specialization or course related to mathematics out there. Loved every video, reading, assignment, quizzes, and projects
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 17, 2025
That was an amazing journey and an excellent math refresh. Thank you Prof Jeffrey Chasnov
5.0
·Reviewed May 5, 2022
I missed the path through the entire program, and wish you all good luck!
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 13, 2026
Great Course! Thank you Professor Jeffrey R. Chasnov!
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Ali
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·Reviewed Oct 18, 2022
The capstone project was somewhat tricky and requires both analytical and try-and-error skills. As always I want to pass my best appreciations for Prof. Chasnov. I complemeted all courses in Mathematic For Engineers and it is obvious Dr. Chasnov is one the best math teachers. Great thanks!
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Abdul
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·Reviewed Jun 11, 2023
This is by far the most comprehensive specialization or course related to mathematics out there. Loved every video, reading, assignment, quizzes, and projects
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Kenneth
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·Reviewed Jun 9, 2025
Excellent course, covering all the areas needed for Engineering Mathmatics, creates a thirst for more with excellent resources and walk throughs in Matlab. Definately recommend to all those needing insight into engineering matthmatics and applicable across every domain, not just for engineering.
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Daniel
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·Reviewed Jul 3, 2025
A challenging course but with an excellent professor which explains clearly everything. Thank you very much for this. I really enjoyed and learnt a lot. God bless you all (all the team which contributed to this course creation).
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bnauderg
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·Reviewed Sep 6, 2022
It is an excellent course, with some challenging assignments. I learned a lot from this course and would recommend it to anyone interested in fluid dynamics and with some coding knowledge.
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Gregory
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·Reviewed Aug 13, 2025
Outstanding course and instructor, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn or refresh their matrix algebra, calculus, and Matlab programming fundamentals
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Walbert
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 28, 2026
The course is extremely difficult, but the teacher explains things very well; it's worth it. You can learn a lot if you dedicate yourself and put in the effort.
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Wagner
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·Reviewed Jan 17, 2025
That was an amazing journey and an excellent math refresh. Thank you Prof Jeffrey Chasnov
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Marco
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·Reviewed May 27, 2025
A great course for people who want to get started writing their own CFD solvers!
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Kangxin
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·Reviewed May 6, 2022
I missed the path through the entire program, and wish you all good luck!
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Lachezar
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·Reviewed Feb 14, 2026
Great Course! Thank you Professor Jeffrey R. Chasnov!
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Alex
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·Reviewed Apr 26, 2024
greatcourse learned using differential equations
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Yuriy
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·Reviewed May 26, 2022
The best course to study PDEs on Coursera !)
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Yao
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·Reviewed Apr 2, 2026
Great course and specialization!
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Ajit
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·Reviewed Apr 25, 2023
Great course!
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Бисенов
4.0
·Reviewed Jul 17, 2022
that is cool to learn new things but it is not mine and difficult to get it