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 This course aims to provide information about the basic concepts of fluid mechanics and the behavior of liquid and gaseous fluid flows in static and dynamic environments
Course Content Unit systems and molecular structure of matter, mechanical laws of fluid behavior in stationary environments, the basic concepts related to fluid behavior in a dynamic environment, basic equations defined for static and dynamic environments, the basic principles defined for static and dynamic environments
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The ability to recognize unit systems and molecular structure of matter
2 Understand mechanical laws of fluid behavior in stationary environments
3 to know the basic concepts related to fluid behavior in a dynamic environment
4 learn basic equations defined for static and dynamic environments
5 practical application of the basic principles defined for static and dynamic environments
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to fluid mechanics, Basic Concepts, Units, International System of Units (SI) Presentation (Preparation), Interview
2. Week Properties of fluids, differences between liquid and gaseous fluids Presentation (Preparation), Interview
3. Week Density, specific gravity, viscosity, dynamic viscosity, kinematic viscosity Presentation (Preparation), Interview
4. Week Surface tension, heat of vaporization, vapor pressure, compressibility and essentiality modulus in fluids Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Conservation laws, principle of conservation of mass, principle of conservation of energy, principle of conservation of momentum Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Hydrostatics (Stagnant Fluids), hydrostatic pressure expressed as liquid height Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Pressure force acting on the planar base in stationary fluids Presentation (Preparation), Interview
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Pressure force acting on inclined, vertical and planar side surfaces in stationary fluids Interview
10. Week Compound vessels, pressure measurement with compound vessels Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Hydraulic jacks Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Fluid kinematics, definition of flow, streamline, flow pipe, orbit, Presentation (Preparation)
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 Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Energy equation for regular currents Presentation (Preparation), Interview
*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 Skill of apply basic science and engineering knowledge and principles to Agricultural Engineering problems
2 Ability of recognize pathogens, pests, weeds and beneficial organisms frequently seen agricultural fields at microscopic and macroscopic level and able to determine level of damage/benefit together with widespread cases.
3 Having knowledge about the techniques in agricultural production process, identify the basic problems related to the process and the ability to use modern computational tools and techniques in solution of these problems
4 Skill of execute taking into account technical and scientific information defined by current proposals for solving the problems of crop protection, sustainable agriculture, the environment and human health and food safety
5 Disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork ability, to act independently required, have the initiative and creativity skills, ability of communicate acts express of ideas as verbally and written, clear and concise.
6 Skill of follow the current national and international problem
7 Recognize of importance of lifelong learning
8 Self-development skill following the developments in science and technology
9 Ability of awareness of professional ethics and quality systems in agriculture
10 Business ethics and responsibility
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 2 2 2 2 2
PY7 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications,B. Joseph ,E. Franzini, John Finnemore ,McGraw Hill Comp.,1997.
  • Fluid Mechanics,Victor L. Streeter,E. Benjamin Wylie, ,McGraw Hill International Editions,1994.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 25 25
Final 1 35 35
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0