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During my Engineer course (that's after the EE Master, 3 years) i had courses in Thermodynamics (just everything, ad nauseum), Fluid mechanics (statics & dynamics) but it was Physics that tied everything in a meaningful manner (and a bit more practical). What is more important is basic laws of thermodynamics, and energy / heat transfer laws. Once one has understood principles of energy conservation and heat transfer, thermal management systems are easier to understand. It's easier said now of course :P But youngsters who want to step in the OCing and watercooling game should listen to their physics teacher a bit more...