Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Fluid Mechanics ZFZ208 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals The objective of the course is to impart fundamental knowledge on topics covered by Fluid Mechanics to undergraduate students and to equip students with the prerequisite basic information/concepts regarding the courses they will take throughout their undergraduate education.
Course Content Still Fluids Conservation Equations Frictional Flow, Flow in Open Channels, Sample Solutions.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student acquires fundamental knowledge related to Fluid Mechanics.
2 The student comprehends the behavior of fluids at rest
3 The student derives the conservation equations and their solutions.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to fluid mechanics, Basic Concepts, Units, International System of Units (SI)
2. Week Properties of fluids, differences between liquid and gaseous fluids
3. Week Density, specific gravity, viscosity, dynamic viscosity, kinematic viscosity
4. Week Surface tension, heat of vaporization, vapor pressure, compressibility and essentiality modulus in fluids
5. Week Conservation laws, principle of conservation of mass, principle of conservation of energy, principle of conservation of momentum
6. Week Hydrostatics (Stagnant Fluids), hydrostatic pressure expressed as liquid height
7. Week The pressure force exerted on a planar surface in static fluids.
8. Week The pressure force exerted on a planar surface in static fluids.
9. Week Pressure force acting on inclined, vertical and planar side surfaces in stationary fluids
10. Week Compound vessels, pressure measurement with compound vessels
11. Week Hydraulic jacks
12. Week Fluid kinematics, definition of flow, streamline, flow pipe, orbit,
13. Week Flow types, laminar flow, turbulent flow, regular and irregular flows, flow rate and average velocity, continuity equation, one-dimensional flow, two-dimensional flow, three-dimensional flow
14. Week Energy equation for regular currents
*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
1 Utilizes knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field.
2 Demonstrates adherence to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field.
4 Combines fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field.
6 Implements plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments.
10 Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies.
11 Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation.
12 Develops functional and environmentally sensitive solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies.
13 Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources
14 Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management.
15 Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 2 2 2
PY2 1 1 1
PY3 1 1 1
PY4 2 2 2
PY5 1 1 1
PY6 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1
PY8 1 1 1
PY9 1 1 1
PY10 5 5 5
PY11 1 1 1
PY12 2 2 2
PY13 1 1 1
PY14 1 1 1
PY15 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Y.A. Çengel, Akışkanlar Mekaniği / Temelleri ve Uygulamaları, Güven Bilimsel Kitabevi, İzmir, 2012.
  • F.M. White, Akışkanlar Mekaniği, Literatür Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2004.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Research 14 4 56
Other Activities 2 1 2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0