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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code: MAK466
Course Name: Aerodynamics
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
6
Language of instruction:
Course Requirement:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Area Ellective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Ar.Gör. İSMAİL SAĞDIÇ
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives: To give students the basic concepts of incompressible aerodynamics and to enable them to solve basic aerodynamic problems. To give students the basic concepts of incompressible aerodynamics and to enable them to solve basic aerodynamic problems.
Course Content: This course covers the basic principles of aerodynamics. The student studies the basic equations of fluid mechanics and the behaviour of fluid flowing over airfoils and various bodies. The student also learns about the development of aerospace and vehicle aerodynamics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Knows the basic equations for incompressible flow.
2) Finds the stream function and potential functions of the flow around objects using basic flow elements and their combinations and calculates the pressure distribution.
3) Calculates the lift and moment coefficients of profiles using thin profile theory.
4) It applies lift and drag for finite wings for wings of different forms.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Aerodynamic forces and moments Course Notes
2) Dimensional analysis and similarity Course Notes
3) Flow models, conservation of mass and linear momentum, drag and lift forces acting on a 2D body Course Notes
4) Conservation equations, trajectory, streamline, exit line Course Notes
5) Current function, velocity potential, fundamentals of frictionless, incompressible flow Course Notes
6) Bernoulli equation, Pitot tube Course Notes
7) Laplace equation, uniform current, source current, double current, flow around a circle Course Notes
8) Midterm exam
9) Vortex flow, circulating flow around a circle, Kutta Joukowski theorem Course Notes
10) Incompressible flow around the airfoil, Kutta condition, Kelvin circulation theorem Course Notes
11) Thin profile theory, symmetrical and cambered profiles Course Notes
12) Incompressible flow around a finite wing, induced drag, vortex filament, Biot-Savart law and Helmholtz theorems Course Notes
13) Panel methods, carrier line theory, elliptic lift distribution Course Notes
14) General lifting distribution, openness ratio effect Course Notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders Notları
References: 1. Anderson, J.D., 2001, Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, McGraw-Hill.
2. Houghton, E.L. and Carpenter, P.W., 2003, Aerodynamics for Engineering Students, Butterworth-Heinemann.
3. Bertin, J.J and Smith, M.L., 2008, Aerodynamics for Engineers, Prentice-Hall.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Medium 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Ability to utilize advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the field. 3
2) Using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, being able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze them, and develop solution proposals based on research and evidence. 3
3) Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which one lives with a sense of social responsibility. 2
4) Being able to follow information in one foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and communicate with colleagues in the field. 3
5) Ability to use information and communication technologies together with at least European Computer Driving License Advanced Level computer software, as required by the field. 1
6) Being able to evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in the field critically. 2
7) Identifying learning needs and being able to direct learning. 2
8) Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. 3
9) Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying, and announcing the results related to the field. 2
10) Having sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture, preservation of cultural values, as well as environmental protection, occupational health, and safety. 1
11) Being able to conduct an advanced study independently in the field. 3
12) To take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex problems encountered in the field of application, which are unforeseen. 2
13) Being able to plan and manage activities for the development of those under their responsibility within the framework of a project. 2
14) Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. 2
15) Being able to inform relevant individuals and institutions about the field; expressing their thoughts and solution proposals for problems both in written and verbal form. 2
16) Being able to share your thoughts and solutions regarding subjects related to the field with both experts and non-experts, supported by quantitative and qualitative data. 2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Course
Grup çalışması ve ödevi
Homework
Soru cevap/ Tartışma

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Uygulama
Grup Projesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Aktiviteye Hazırlık Aktivitede Harçanan Süre Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Application 13 2 26
Study Hours Out of Class 15 6 90
Homework Assignments 1 15 15
Quizzes 2 2 4
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 180