Bonus Opportunity for Fall 2011 (CHEN 2610 – Transport I)
In order to encourage you to become aware of not only fluid statics and fluid dynamics
phenomena in everyday life, but also to encourage a general sense of engineering
mindfulness, you have the option of participating in blogging.
You can use whatever blogging site you wish, but I would suggest www.blogspot.com
I use blogspot myself and I find it very easy to set up and use.
If you have trouble, I will be able to help.
My blog profile can be found at
http://www.blogger.com/profile/07274119573195792174
I would suggest you provide some information about yourself and this project.
My blog for my pottery activities is
http://cleverpottery.blogspot.com/
Here's some additional information for your blogs:
Begin a journal (blog) where EACH DAY (7 per week) until the end of the course, you
identify a fluid mechanics principle that you became "aware of" and "thought about" in
everyday life. This should represent a demonstration of your "mindfulness" and your
"understanding" of the fluid concepts you have become aware off either in this class or just
"in life".
A typical entry might be:
June 1, 2011: When I was filling my coffee cup this morning, I observed the formation of
bubbles that clung together and moved to the edge of the cup. The bubbles formed because
liquid was being poured into another liquid, trapping the air due to the momentum of the
liquid downward (due to gravity). Surface tension held this mass of bubbles together and also
caused them to cling to the cup’s edge (surface).
The value of the bonus will be based on consistency, readability, insight, effectiveness of
communication, correct citing of fluid principles, and demonstration of mindfulness. The
maximum credit that can be earned is 30 points.
You are welcome to use graphics (your own or from other sources) to illustrate
your blog (optional).
Please email me your blog address once you have it set up.
I will most likely only view them at the end of the term... but you never know.
If you have questions, please let me know (via email or in class).
Sincerely,
Dr. Placek