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FORM: FE-CDF-B2-JULY-2013

ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITYFaculty of Engineering

Course Definition Form

This form should be used for either an elective or a compulsory course being proposed and curricula development processes for an undergraduate curriculum at Çankaya University, Faculty of Engineering. Please fill in the form completely and submit the printed copy containing the approval of the Department Chair to the Dean's Office, and mail its electronic copy to [email protected]. Upon the receipt of both copies, the printed copy will be forwarded to the Faculty Academic Board for approval. Incomplete forms will be returned to the Department. The approved form is finally sent to the President’s office for approval by the Senate.

Part I. Basic Course Information

Department Name CIVIL ENGINEERING Dept. Numeric Code 1 9

Course Code C E 2 7 0 Number of Weekly Lecture Hours 3 Number of Weekly

Lab/Tutorial Hours 2 Number of Credit Hours 4

Course Web Site http:// ce270.cankaya.edu.tr ECTS Credit 0 5

Course NameThis information will appear in the printed catalogs and on the web online catalog.

English Name Fluid Mechanics

Turkish Name Akışkanlar Mekaniği

Course DescriptionProvide a brief overview of what is covered during the semester. This information will appear in the printed catalogs and on the web online catalog.Maximum 60 words.

The course covers the following topics; fluid properties, description of fluid statics, buoyancy and stability, basics of fluid motion, ideal flow mathematics, Bernoulli energy equation, conservation of momentum principle, laminar and turbulent flows, flow in pipes, pipelines, flow measurements, pumps and turbines.

Prerequisites(if any)Give course codes and check all that are applicable.

1st

P H Y S 1 3 12nd

M C S 1 5 53rd 4th

Consent of the Instructor Senior Standing Give others, if any.

Co-requisites(if any)

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Course TypeCheck all that are applicable

Must course for dept. Must course for other dept.(s) Elective course for dept. Elective course for other dept.(s)

Course ClassificationGive the appropriate percentages for each category.

Category Mathematics & Natural Sciences Engineering Sciences Engineering Design General Education Other

Percentage 20 50 30

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Part II. Detailed Course InformationCourse ObjectivesExplain the aims of the course. Maximum 100 words.

The objective of this course is to introduce the students the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics and to form a background for the courses in the field of hydraulics.

Learning OutcomesExplain the learning outcomes of the course. Maximum 10 items.

1. Apply the concept of hydrostatics to determine pressures and forces on surfaces,2. Apply the Bernoulli energy equation and continuity principle, and their application to simple flows,3. Perform dimensional analysis to interpret and correlate experimental data,4. Analyze and calculate the flow in a pipe,5. Determine frictional and local head loses for laminar and turbulent flows in pipes,6. Understand the working principle of pumps and turbines.

Textbook(s)List the textbook(s), if any, and other related main course materials.

Author(s) Title Publisher Publication Year ISBN

E. John Finnemore,Joseph B. Franzini Fluid Mechanics with Engineering

Applications, 10th Edition Mc Graw-Hill 2002 0072432020

B. R. Munson, D. F. Young, and T. H. Okiishi

Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 7th Edition

John Wiley & Sons 2012 1118116135

Reference BooksList the reference books as supplementary materials, if any.

Author(s) Title Publisher Publication Year ISBN

C. T. Crowe, D. F. Elger, B.C. Williams, J.A. Roberson

Engineering Fluid Mechanics, 9th Edition John Wiley & Sons 2010 0470259779

Robert J. Houghtalen, A. Osman Akan, Ned H. C. Hwang

Fundamentals of Hydraulic Engineering Systems Prentice Hall 2009 0136016383

L. Hamill Understanding Hydraulics Palgrave MacMillan 2011 0230242758

Teaching PolicyExplain how you will organize the course (lectures, laboratories, tutorials, studio work, seminars, etc.)3 hours of lectures and 2 hour of laboratory will be held each week.

Laboratory/Studio WorkGive the number of laboratory/studio hours required per week, if any, to do supervised laboratory/studio work, and list the names of the laboratories/studios in which these sessions will be conducted.There will be two hours every two weeks of laboratory hours

Computer UsageBriefly describe the computer usage and the hardware/software requirements in the course.Students are encouraged to use computer programs to solve their homework assignments. No special programming skills will be required.



Course OutlineList the topics covered within each week.

Week Topic(s)

1 Introduction and Dimensional Analysis

2 Fluid Properties

3 Fluid Statistics

4 Buoyancy and Stability of Floating Bodies

5 Basics of Fluid Flow

6 Ideal Flow Mathematics

7 Laminar and Turbulent Flow

8 Bernoulli Energy Equation

9 Momentum and Forces in Fluid Flow

10 Flow in Pressure Conduits

11 Pipelines and Pipe Networks

12 Flow Measurements

13 Hydraulic Machinery-Pumps

14 Hydraulic Machinery-Turbines

Grading PolicyList the assessment tools and their percentages that may give an idea about their relative importance to the end-of-semester grade.

Assessment Tool Quantity Percentage Assessment Tool Quantity Percentage Assessment Tool Quantity Percentage

Homework 5 10 Case Study Attendance

Quiz Lab Work 2 10 Field Study

Midterm Exam 2 40 Class Participation Project

Term Paper Oral Presentation Final Exam 1 40

ECTS WorkloadList all the activities considered under the ECTS.

Activity Quantity Duration(hours)

Total Workload(hours)

Attending Lectures (weekly basis) 14 3 42Attending Labs/Recitations (weekly basis) 5 3 15Preparation beforehand and finalizing of notes (weekly basis)

Collection and selection of relevant material (once)

Self study of relevant material (weekly basis) 14 2 28Homework assignments 5 2 110Preparation for Quizzes

Preparation for Midterm Exams (including the duration of the exams) 2 6 12Preparation of Term Paper/Case Study Report (including oral presentation) 0Preparation of Term Project/Field Study Report (including oral presentation) 0Preparation for Final Exam (including the duration of the exam) 1 12 12

TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25 119/25=4.76ECTS Credit 5

Total Workloads are calculated automatically by formulas. To update all the formulas in the document first press CTRL+A and then press F9.



Program Qualifications vs. Learning OutcomesConsider the below program qualifications determined in terms of learning outcomes of all the courses in the curriculum and capabilities. Look at the learning outcomes of this course given above. Relate these two using the Likert Scale by marking with X in one of the five choices at the right..

No Program Qualifications Contribution0 1 2 3 4

1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to Civil Engineering; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve Civil Engineering problems.

X

2 Ability to identify and define complex Civil Engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis tools and modeling techniques for formulating and solving such problems. X

3 Ability to design a complex system, process, product, in such a way as to meet the requirements; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. X

4Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and computing tools needed for Civil Engineering practice; ability to employ and make use of information technologies effectively with the use of engineering design software.

X

5 Ability to design and devise experimental setup, conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Civil Engineering problems. X

6 Ability to search databases and other information sources effectively; ability to identify and extract effectively the required information and knowledge from literature and other sources. X

7 Ability to work efficiently in teams; ability to collaborate effectively in intra-disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to take responsibility within teams. X

8 Ability to work individually, to take independent initiatives, and to create original inferences. X

9 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing. X

10Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign (English in particular) at a fluency level enough to follow easily Civil Engineering knowledge presented in that language and enough to communicate effectively with collogues.

X

11 Ability to report the findings, conclusions and interpretations related to a project work, ability to write technical reports, to prepare and conduct effective presentations. X

12 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to keep continuously self improved. X

13 Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility issues. X

14 Capability to grasp business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management and strategic management. X

15Awareness of environmental issues, occupational safety and health, and their legal consequences. Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and social effects of engineering practices; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions

X

16 Awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. X

Contribution Scale to a Qualification: 0-None, 1-Little, 2-Medium, 3-Considerable, 4-Largest



Part III New Course Proposal Information State only if it is a new course

Is the new course replacing a former course in the curriculum? Yes NoFormer Course’s Code Former Course’s Name

Is there any similar course which has content overlap with other courses offered by the university?

Yes NoMost Similar Course’s Code Most Similar Course’s Name

Frequency of OfferingsCheck all semesters that the course is planned to be offered. Fall Spring Summer

First Offering Academic Year 2 0 1 5 / 2 0 1 6 Semester Fall Spring

Maximum Class Size Proposed 60 Student Quota for Other Departments 0 Approximate Number of Students Expected to Take the Course 65

Justification for the proposalMaximum 80 words

Part IV Approval

Proposed by

Faculty MemberGive the Academic Title first. Signature Date

Assoc.Prof. Dr.Serhat Küçükali 04.04.2015

Departmental Board Meeting Date 04.04.2015 Meeting

Number 2015/2 Decision Number 1

Department Chair Prof. Dr. Polat Gülkan Signature Date 04.04.2015

Faculty Academic Board Meeting Date

Meeting Number

Decision Number

Dean Prof. Dr. Celal Zaim ÇİL Signature Date

SenateMeeting Date

Meeting Number

Decision Number


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