Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- YET1206 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 4 + 0 4.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Sevda MERT
Instructor(s)
Goals To give the basic concepts of fluid mechanics, in systems where fluids are stationary and moving; To teach how to apply the methods used in calculating basic quantities such as pressure, pressure force, flow rate, pressure losses.
Course Content Physical basic concepts (mass, weight, mass, volume, etc.), Physical units and their transformations, Statics of fluids (Pressure, Archimedes' law), Pascal's law, Kinematics of fluids, Types of flows, Law of mass conservation in flow, Equations of motion in ideal flows, Bernoulli equations Applications of Bernoulli equations, Real flow and non-ideal flows,
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To learn the basic physical quantities and units used in fluid mechanics
2 To be able to make calculations in stationary fluid systems
3 To learn the lifting force applied by fluids to objects
4 To understand the principle of the law of mass conservation in flow systems
5 To understand the principle of energy conservation law in flow systems
6 To comprehend the characteristics of flow types (laminar and turbulent)
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Physical basic concepts Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
2. Week Physical units and conversions Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
3. Week Statics of fluids Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
4. Week Pascal's law Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
5. Week Manometers Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
6. Week Forces on submerged surfaces Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
7. Week Basic principles of fluid flow Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
8. Week Bernoulli equation Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
9. Week Bernoulli equation applications Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
10. Week Current types Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week Viscosity and its effect on fluid flow Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
12. Week Flow of ideal fluids Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week Fluid power Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
14. Week Liquid flow devices Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
4 Having knowledge of basic mathematical and physical subjects
7 To be able to follow technological developments in the field and use automation possibilities
8 To have the knowledge and skills required for testing, measurement, maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair and preventive maintenance to ensure the efficient operation of existing and new systems.
14 An individual who can use mathematical, scientific, and engineering solutions related to his/her field at a technician level; who can communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish, who can write reports and make presentations; who adopts Atatürk's principles and reforms; who can follow and collaborate with technological developments in the professional field; and who is aware of occupational health, safety, and environmental protection.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY14 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • “Akışkanlar Mekaniği”, Muhittin Soğukoğlu, Birsen Yayınevi.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 5 5 25
Research 14 1 14
Other Activities 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 111
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0