| Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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| UCK301 | AERODYNAMICS I | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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| Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
| Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
| Type of the Course : | Compulsory |
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
| Coordinator of the Course Unit | Prof. OSMAN KOPMAZ |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Prof. MAHMUT ADİL YÜKSELEN |
| Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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| Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to teach students the fundamentals of aerodynamics at an introductory level, with examples that include developments in modern subjects. |
| Contents of the Course Unit: | Aerostatics, Aerodynamics forces and moments. Fundamental principles and equations. Potential flow approach. Types of flow. One-dimensional frictionless flows. Aerodynamics of airfoils. Two-dimensional potential flows. Thin profile theory. Two-dimensional panel methods. Finite wing theory. Three-dimensional incompressible flow. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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| Learning about steady and unsteady aerodynamics |
| Solution of aerodynamic problems |
| Learning the necessary analysis and design elements |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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| Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
| 1 | - | Aerodynamic forces and moments. Center of pressure | - |
| 2 | - | Dimensional analysis, current similarity, current types. | - |
| 3 | - | Flow models, conservation of mass and linear momentum, drag and lift forces acting on a 2-dimensional body. | - |
| 4 | - | Conservation equations in terms of material derivatives, orbit, streamline, riseline. | - |
| 5 | - | Stream function, velocity potential, fundamentals of frictionless, incompressible flow, | - |
| 6 | - | Stream function, velocity potential, fundamentals of frictionless, incompressible flow, | - |
| 7 | - | Bernoulli equation, Pitot tube. | - |
| 8 | - | Laplace equation, uniform current, source current, double current, flow around a circle. | - |
| 9 | - | Vortex flow, Circulating current around a circle, Kutta Joukowski theorem | - |
| 10 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
| 11 | - | Incompressible flow around airfoil, Kutta condition, Kelvin circulation theorem | - |
| 12 | - | Thin profile theory, symmetrical and cambered profiles | - |
| 13 | - | Incompressible flow around a finite wing, induced drag, vortex filament, Biot-Savart law and Helmholtz theorems | - |
| 14 | - | Panel methods, carrier line theory, elliptical carrier distribution. | - |
| 15 | - | Overall load distribution, effect of clearance ratio. | - |
| 16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
| 17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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| Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, J.D. Anderson, JRV McGrawHill, 6e 2016 |
| Introduction to Flight, John D Anderson Jr |
ASSESSMENT |
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| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description | Examination Method |
| Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 30 | Classical Exam | |
| Homework Assessment | 1 | 10 | ||
| Short Exam | 1 | 10 | ||
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 | Classical Exam | |
| TOTAL | 4 | 100 | ||
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| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 |
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 |
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.
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4 | |||||
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 |
Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 |
A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability,
Ability to design to meet requirements.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 |
Ability to work in teams with different disciplines
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 |
Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
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4 | |||||
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 |
Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.
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| 2 |
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.
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Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.
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The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.
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Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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| Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
| Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Preliminary & Further Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reading | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assignment (Homework) | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Preparation for the Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Short Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 52 | 0 | 128 |
| Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
| Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
| ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |