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  Course Description
Course Name : Fluid Mechanics

Course Code : IG 204

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEHMET BİLGİLİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Can understand the basic concepts of fluid mechanics.
Comprehends the importance of dimension harmony in calculation of accuracy, precision and engineering.
Can determine the variation of pressure in a fluid at rest.
Can understand the use and limitations of the Mass, Momentum and Energy equations and apply it to the problems encountered in engineering.
Can understand Bernoulli equation mathematically and physically and apply it to engineering problems.
Has a deeper understanding of laminar and turbulent flow in pipes.
Can calculate the major and minor losses associated with pipe flow in piping networks and determine the required pumping power.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the basic principles and equations of fluid mechanics; to give students a sense for how fluid mechanics is applied in engineering practice by presenting numerious and diverse real-world engineering examples; To develop a comprehensive understanding of fluid mechanics by emphasizing the physics of flow and by providing related figures and visual documents.

Course Contents : Introduction to fluid mechanics and basic concepts. Physical properties of fluids. Pressure and fluid statics. Mass, Bernoulli, and Energy equations. Momentum analysis of flow systems . Flow in pipes.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction and Basic Concepts Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
2 Introduction and Basic Concepts Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
3 Properties of Fluids Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
4 Properties of Fluids Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
5 Pressure and Fluid Statics Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
6 Pressure and Fluid Statics Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
7 Mass, Bernoulli and Energy Equations Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
8 Mass, Bernoulli and Energy Equations Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
9 Mass, Bernoulli and Energy Equations Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
10 Mid Term Exam Written exam Written exam
11 Momentum Analysis of Fluid Systems Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
12 Momentum Analysis of Fluid Systems Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
13 Flow in Pipes Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
14 Flow in Pipes Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
15 Flow in Pipes Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
16/17 Final exam Written exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Authors:Yunus A. Çengel ve John M. Cimbala, Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education, Third Edition, 2013
 Fluid Mechanics Author: Frank M. White, Publisher: McGraw-HILL, Fifth Edition, 2003
 A Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Authors: Donald F. Young, Bruce R. Munson, Theodore H. Okiishi, Wade W. Huebsch, Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Company, Fifth Edition, 2010
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Gains the ability to use knowledge and skills in his/her field. 4
2 Improve a process-based system using the methods of measurement and evaluation 3
3 Has knowledge in the fields of basic science, engineering and food science and technology 5
4 Determines, identifies and resolves the problems in the areas regarding food engineering and technology applications 4
5 Researches and analyzes complex systems using scientific methods 4
6 Uses objective and subjective methods to evaluate food quality and interprets the results 3
7 Selects and uses modern technical systems in food engineering and technology applications 2
8 Uses laboratories, does food analyses and evaluates, interprets and reports the results, 1
9 Has skills of Independent decision-making, self-confidence, creativity and the ability to take responsibility 2
10 Complies with teamwork 3
11 Analytically and critically evaluates the learned information. 4
12 Knows the necessity of lifelong learning. 1
13 Communicates effectively and healthily in the relevant field and uses communication technologies 4
14 Knows a foreign language at a level to follow the literature about foods and communicate 2
15 is respectful of professional ethics 3
16 Has ability to plan, implement and develop a food process 4
17 Knows the legislation and management systems related to foods 0
18 Constantly improves himself/herself determining his/her training needs in accordance with his/her interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields besides his/her professional development 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 4 64
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 100
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4
ECTS Credit: 4