Information Package / Course Catalogue
Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
Course Code: ME402
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Provide students with background on the physical aspects of fluid mechanics, and use it to solve engineering problems, in which fluid flow takes place.

Course Content

Basic definitions, Kinematics of flow, Fundamental equations which govern fluid flow, Navier-Stokes equation and its analytical solutions, Non-dimensionalisation of the governing equations, Similarity solutions, Laminar boundary layer, Momentum-integral relations, Introduction to turbulent flow modeling

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Mustafa ASKER
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to derive the fundamentals equations of mass, momentum, and energy, and understand the physical importance of each term, and energy, and understand the physical importance of each term 1 A
2.Ability to nondimensionalise the governing equations of fluid flow, and determine the non-dimensional parameters that define the flow field 1,4
3.Ability to make approximate analytical solutions of Navier-Stokes equation
4.Ability to use the NS equations for solving simple real world problems
5.Learns flow simulation of simple systems
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Munson's Fluid Mechanics, Global Edition, Wiley Philip M. Gerhart, Andrew L. Gerhart, John I. Hochstein
2.Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications 3rd ed in SI Units Yunus A. Çengel-Michael John Cimbala, McGraw-Hill Education.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and Basic Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Internal Flow Laminar Flow in Pipes Turbulent Flow in Pipes
Week 3 - Theoretical
Viscous Flow in Pipes, major losses, minor losses
Week 4 - Theoretical
Viscous Flow in Pipes, major losses, minor losses
Week 5 - Theoretical
Differntial analysis of fluid motion
Week 6 - Theoretical
Differntial analysis of fluid motion
Week 7 - Theoretical
Stream and potential function
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Stream and potential function, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Navier-Stokes Equation
Week 10 - Theoretical
The Navier-Stokes Equation
Week 11 - Theoretical
The boundary Layer Approximation
Week 12 - Theoretical
The boundary Layer Approximation
Week 13 - Theoretical
External Flow: Drag and Lift Parallel Flow Over Flat Plate
Week 14 - Theoretical
External Flow: Drag and Lift Parallel Flow Over Flat Plate, Flow Over Cylinders and Spheres
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%15
Final Examination1%60
Quiz4%15
Assignment5%5
Term Assignment1%5
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment50210
Term Project18715
Quiz45022
Midterm Examination116218
Final Examination116218
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
3
4
5
3
OÇ-2
4
3
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5
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3
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4
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4
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3
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5
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5
3
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OÇ-5
5
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
5
4
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026