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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "ENGR 220"
COURSE NAME: "Fluid Mechanics"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Summer Session II 2023
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Javier Martin Montefort-Sanchez
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: MTWTH 1:30 PM 3:20 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: MA 299
OFFICE HOURS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers theory and application of fluid statics, momentum transfer, and viscous fluid flow. Fundamentals of microscopic phenomena and application to macroscopic systems are addressed. Course work covers both open-channel and conduit (pipe) flow. The fluid statics and dynamics of incompressible and compressible fluids are considered.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

Fundamental aspects of fluid mechanics including fluid properties, flow regimes, compressible and incompressible flows, pressure variation in fluids at rest and in motion, fluid kinematics, and methods of flow description and analysis. Integral form of conservation of mass, linear momentum, and energy. Differential form of conservation of mass and momentum equations applied to fundamental solutions of inviscid and viscous flows. Dimensional analysis, internal and external flows including pipe flow, channel flow, and fundamental aspects of boundary layer theory.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will:

  • Understand the relevance the properties of a fluid, in particular density and viscosity in the context of fluid mechanics.
  • Be able to determine hydrostatic forces in submerged surfaces.
  • Understand under what circumstances Bernoulli’s equation can be applied and will be able to apply it correctly.
  • Understand and use properly the integral form of the conservation equations.
  • Understand the derivation and terms of the Navier–Stokes (N–S) equations, additionally will be able to apply N–S equations to the solution of some simplified problems.
  • Understand the concept of ideal flow and be able to solve problems using the concept of superposition of potential flows.
  • Learn how to generate the non–dimensional parameters describing a problem and will be able to properly use these non–dimensional parameters in the solution of the problem.
  • Be able to analyze problems involving viscous flow in pipes.
  • Be able to define the Boundary Layer characteristics.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Fundamentals of Fluid MechanicsMunson, Young, Okiishi, and HuebschWiley978-1119080701 Either hard copy or electronic format of the textbook will work fine.Ebook  
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
TestsTwo tests will be given. Each test will have a weight of 25% towards the final score.50 %
Final ExamFinal Exam will be comprehensive.30 %
QuizzesFive quizzes will be given. Each with a weight of 2% towards the final score.10 %
Homework AssignmentsWeekly homework assignments will be given. The average of the homework score will correspond to 10% of the final score.10 %

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until August 4th.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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