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 this course is to provide undergraduate students with foundational knowledge regarding the subjects within the scope of fluid mechanics and to equip them with the essential principles and concepts necessary for their subsequent undergraduate curriculum
Course Content .Theoretical constructs and fundamental principles pertaining to the discipline of fluid mechanics
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Acquires fundamental knowledge concerning fluid mechanics
2 Comprehends the behavior of fluids at rest
3 Derives and solves conservation equations
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Fluid Mechanics; Fundamental Concepts, Units, and the International System of Units (SI) Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Properties of Fluids; Differentiation Between Liquid and Gaseous Fluids Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Density, Specific Weight, Viscosity, Dynamic Viscosity, Kinematic Viscosity Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Surface Tension, Enthalpy of Vaporization, Vapor Pressure, Compressibility of Fluids, and Modulus of Elasticity Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Conservation Laws: Principle of Conservation of Mass, Principle of Conservation of Energy, and Principle of Conservation of Momentum Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Hydrostatics (Static Fluids); representation of hydrostatic pressure in terms of fluid head Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Hydrostatic Force Acting on Planar Surfaces in Static Fluids Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Hydrostatic Force Acting on Planar Surfaces in Static Fluids Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Hydrostatic Force Acting on Inclined, Vertical, and Planar Lateral Surfaces in Static Fluids Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Communicating Vessels; Pressure Measurement via Communicating Vessels Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Hydraulic Jacks Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Fluid kinematics, description of flow, streamline, stream tube, pathline Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Flow types, laminar flow, turbulent flow, steady and unsteady flows, discharge and mean velocity, continuity equation, one-dimensional flow, two-dimensional flow, three-dimensional flow Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Energy equation in steady flows Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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 .Applies knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to the development of various processes within the field.
2 Acts in accordance with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes scientific and technological developments in field-related applications.
4 Solves engineering problems within the field through an analytical approach by integrating fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to the field.
6 Implements crop and livestock production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes data-driven core technologies within the agricultural sector in production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments.
10 Integrates fundamental scientific knowledge in the fields of genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry into agricultural biotechnology processes through a critical approach.
11 Produces innovative and sustainable biotechnological solutions to agricultural problems by effectively utilizing laboratory and field applications.
12 Effectively utilizes statistical, mathematical, and bioinformatic tools to analyze biological data.
13 Fulfills professional and social responsibilities by mastering the ethical, legal, intellectual property, and biosafety dimensions of biotechnological applications.
14 Effectively shares project findings obtained by working efficiently in interdisciplinary projects using effective presentation techniques.
15 Demonstrates lifelong learning and entrepreneurship skills by generating innovative ideas and continuously following scientific and technological developments in the field.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4
PY9 5 5 5
PY10 1 1 1
PY11 1 1 1
PY12 1 1 1
PY13 1 1 1
PY14 1 1 1
PY15 1 1 1
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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
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0