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  Course Description
Course Name : Fluid Mechanics

Course Code : TEM321

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HÜSEYİN AKILLI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Comprehends fluid mechanics
Gains the application skills of physics laws into fluid mechanics and solves fluid mechanic problems used in textile engineering

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to give basic knowledge about fluid mechanic and its law, provide basic background to solve fluid mechanic problems in textile engineering .

Course Contents : Basic definitions of fluid mechanics, property of fluids, fluis kinematics, Mass, Bernoulli and energy equations, conservation of momentum, pumps and turbines

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Department of Textile Engineering


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of fluid, dimensions and units, physical properties of fluis Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:3-27 Lecturing
2 Viscosity, Newtonian and nonNewtonian fluids Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:28-35 Lecturing
3 Pressure and its measurement Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:71-84 Lecturing
4 Measurement of pressure, Manometers, Bourdan Gauges Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:85-88 Lecturing
5 Floatation and Lift force Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:101-108 Lecturing
6 Laws used in fluid mechanics: Conservation of mass, definition of flow rate Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:169-176 Lecturing
7 Conservation of momentum Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:176-184 Lecturing
8 Bernoulli equation and its applications Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:210-222 Lecturing
9 Bernoulli equation and its applications Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:210-222 Lecturing
10 Mid-term examination Written Examination Written Examination
11 Motion of real fluids, minor losses Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:401-428 Lecturing
12 Friction losses, definition of laminar and turbulent flows Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:401-428 Lecturing
13 Moody diagram, application of Bernoulli equation to real flows Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:428-448 Lecturing
14 Pumps and their applications Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:448-500 Lecturing
15 Turbines and their applications Fluid Mechanics, White, Page:448-500 Lecturing
16/17 Final Examination Written Examination Written Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  F. White, Fluid mechanics, McGraw-Hill, 2004
 Yunus Çengel, Fluid Mechanics, 2008, McGraw-Hill
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 0
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 Uses information and communication technologies and softwares at a required level 3
2 Has the professional and ethical responsibility. 3
3 Uses the knowledge obtained from the basic sciences and engineering in the field of textile engineering 3
4 Does process analysis, Identifies problems, interprets and evaluates data in the field of textile engineering 3
5 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools for engineering applications 5
6 Has the skills of designing experiments, data collection, cognitive analysis and interpretation of the results 5
7 Works effectively both individually and as a team member and takes responsibility 4
8 Searches literature, has access to information, uses databases and other sources of information 3
9 Recognizes the need of lifelong learning; follows developments in science and technology and renews self continuosly 4
10 Has effective oral and written communication skills. 2
11 Follows developments in the field in a foreign language, has good communication skills with colleagues. 1
12 Has the necessary awareness on the fields of occupational health and safety, legal side of engineering applications and environmental health. 2
13 Has required competence in project management, entrepreneurship and innovation. 3
14 Has sufficient background in the fields of Mathematics, Science and Textile Engineering 2
* 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) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 3 12
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload: 78
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.12
ECTS Credit: 3