COMPUTATIONAL AERODYNAMICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UCK446	COMPUTATIONAL AERODYNAMICS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. OSMAN KOPMAZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	1. Calculation of two-dimensional incompressible potential flow around airfoils by panel methods. 2. Calculation of three-dimensional incompressible potential flow around finite wings by panel methods. 3. Calculation of three-dimensional incompressible potential flow around aircraft fuselages by panel methods.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Fundamentals of frictionless incompressible flow, general solutions of incompressible potential flow equations, panel methods, singularity elements and influence coefficients, two-dimensional numerical solutions, three-dimensional numerical solutions, time-dependent incompressible potential flow, refinements applied to the potential flow model

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Understand 2- and 3-dimensional potential flow problems, modeling them with integral equations and boundary conditions, Learn to solve the thin profile problem with the clustered vortices method, Learn to solve the airfoil problem with the surface singularities method, Learn to solve the finite wing problem with the vortex lattice method, Learn to solve an aircraft fuselage problem with the panel method, Understand how to solve the time-dependent problem for airfoils with the surface singularities method.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Fundamentals of inviscid, incompressible flow	-
2	-	General solution of incompressible potential flow equations, Panel methods	-
3	-	Analytical solutions for thin profiles	-
4	-	Analytical solutions for thin profiles	-
5	-	Analytical solutions for thick profiles	-
6	-	Analytical solutions for thick profiles	-
7	-	Analytical solutions for thick profiles	-
8	-	Supporting line model for finite wing	-
9	-	Vortex lattice method for finite wing	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Vortex lattice method for finite wing	-
12	-	Analytical solution for body	-
13	-	Panel method for body	-
14	-	Panel method for body	-
15	-	Unsteady incompressible potential flow, Developments in potential flow model	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
J. Katz, A. Plotkin, Low-Speed Aerodynamics, From wing theory to panel methods, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1991

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	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.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	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.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to work in teams with different disciplines			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.			2
2	Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.				3
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.				3
3	The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.					4
4	Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	4	7	28
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	3	3	9
Preparation for the Short Exam	3	5	15
TOTAL	42	0	147