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  Course Description
Course Name : Fluid Mechanics

Course Code : AEN210

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the basic concepts of fluid mechanics
Has a working knowledge of accuracy, precision and significant digits
Determines the variation of pressure in a fluid at rest
Calculates the forces exerted by a fluid at rest on plane or curved submerged surfaces
Understands the usefulness of the Reynolds transport theorem
Understands the use and limitations of the Mass, Momentum and Energy equations and applies them to engineering problems
Represents mathematically and physically the concepts like stream function, vortcity and irrotationality etc
Understands Bernoulli equation mathematically and physically and applies it to engineering problems

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to teach the basic principles and equations of fluid mechanics, providing real-life examples of the many and different types of engineering students to show how to apply engineering applications of fluid mechanics, with an emphasis on physics and the physics of flow of fluid mechanics to support a comprehensive understanding about the shapes and the ability to visually enhance the offering documents.

Course Contents : Introduction to Basic Concepts, Specifications of fluids, Pressure and Flow Statics, Kinematics of Fluid Flow Characteristics, Mass, Bernoulli, and Energy Equations, Momentum Analysis of Fluid Systems

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 Fluid kinematics Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
8 Fluid kinematics Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
9 Midterm exam Written exam Written exam
10 Mass, Bernoulli and Energy Equations Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
11 Mass, Bernoulli and Energy Equations 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 Momentum Analysis of Fluid Systems Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
14 Momentum Analysis of Fluid Systems Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
15 Momentum Analysis of Fluid Systems 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 10 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 Utilizes computer systems and softwares 5
2 Generates solutions for the problems in other disciplines by using statistical techniques 5
3 Comprehends visual, database and web programming techniques and has the ability of writing objective program 5
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and techniques in engineering. 4
5 Designs a system, component or process so as to meet various engineering needs within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 5
6 Examines and learns applications in an enterprise independently, makes critical assesments of problems, formulates problems and selects suitable techniques for solutions. 5
7 Leads the identification, development and usage of a product or production method. 4
8 Is aware of the need for lifelong learning and self-renew 5
9 Has effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 5
10 Uses computers very effectively, makes computer-aided drafting, designs, analysis, and presentations. 5
11 Improves constantly itself , as well as professional development scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities identifying needs of learning. 5
12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, has inquisitive and innovative quality 5
* 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 1 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 110
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.4
ECTS Credit: 4