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  Course Description
Course Name : Computational Heat and Fluid Flow I

Course Code : MK-579

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ALPER YILMAZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Solves multi dimensional conductive heat transfer problems

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the students how to solve heat transfer problems with computers.

Course Contents : Derivation of fourier differential equation discretization of equations. Solution of 1-D and 2-D fourier differential equation using finite difference method

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 Reading lecture notes Computer aided calculations
2 Introduction to computational methods Reading lecture notes Computer aided calculations
3 Numerical derivations Reading lecture notes Computer aided calculations
4 Numerical integrations Reading lecture notes Computer aided calculations
5 Taylor series Reading lecture notes Computer aided calculations
6 Introduction to finite difference method Reading lecture notes Computer aided calculations
7 Discretization of equations Reading of lecture notes Computer aided calculations
8 Midterm exam
9 Derivation of fourier differential equation Reading lecture notes Computer aided calculations
10 Discretization of FDE Reading lecture notes Computer aided calculations
11 Solution of 1-D conductive heat transfer problems Reading lecture notes Computer aided calculations
12 Computational solution of 1-D problems Reading lecture notes Computer aided calculations
13 Solution of 2-D conductive heat transfer problems Reading lecture notes Computer aided calculations
14 Computational solution of 2-D problems Reading lecture notes Computer aided calculations
15 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture notes
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 50
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 Is equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 5
2 Is dominated with basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 5
3 Plans and does experiments in advanced level, interpretes and analizes the results and the data 1
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and advanced engineering techniques 5
5 To design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within the limitations of technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability 4
6 Independently reviews and learns the applications in an enterprise, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, has the ability of selecting the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 3
7 Identifies a product or its production process, design, development, and prioritise its use 5
8 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 3
9 Is capable of effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 3
10 Uses computers effectively, has the ability of computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 5
11 Has teamwork skills, good communication skills and works efficiently as a member of versatile and an interdisciplinary team 2
12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, inquisitive and innovative 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 6 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6