National Commission for Academic Accreditation &
Assessment
Course Specification
Institution
University of Hail
College/Department College of Engineering- Department of Mechanical Engineering
A Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code: Fluid Mechanics - ME 311
2. Credit hours: Lec 3; Lab 0; Tot 3
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course
Pr. Noureddine Ait Messaoudene
5. Level/year at which this course is offered
Jumior/Fourth Year
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any)
ME 201, ME 203, MATH201
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any)
NA
8. Location if not on main campus
1
B Objectives
1. Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the course.
The primary of objective of this course is to help students understand the basic principles of fluid
mechanics and develop an orderly approach to engineering problem solving. The course covers concepts
in both areas of fluid statics and fluid dynamics. Basic conservation equations of mass, momentum and
energy will be covered and applied to several applications.
Main learning outcomes:
1.
Understanding the properties of fluids.
2.
Calculating forces on a submerged structure in a static fluid.
3.
Applying the mass conservation principle, using the control volume approach, to engineering
problems.
4.
Using Euler’s and Bernoulli’s equations to calculate pressure variations in accelerating fluids.
5.
Applying the momentum and energy equations to engineering problems.
6.
Using dimensional analysis for scaling and data reduction
7.
Calculating surface resistance in laminar and turbulent flows.
8.
Evaluating head loss in pipes and conduits.
9.
Calculating lift and drag on moving bodies.
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (eg
increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in
the field)
-increase use of IT
-increase use of video material
-exploring the possibility of introducing students to a specialized software
C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or
Handbook should be attached)
1 Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
Introduction and fluid properties (Chapter 1)
Fluid statics- part 1
2
No of
Weeks
1
Contact
hours
3
1
3
Fluid statics- part 2
1
3
Elementary Fluid Dynamics- The Bernoulli Equation- part 1
1
3
Elementary Fluid Dynamics- The Bernoulli Equation- part 2
1
3
Fluid Kinematics
1
3
Control volume analysis
Continuity Equation
1
3
Control volume analysis
Momentum and Moment of Momentum Equations
1
3
Differential Analysis of Fluid Flow
1
3
Dimensional analysis, similitude and modeling
1
3
Viscous flow in pipes
1
3
Flow over immersed bodies,
Introduction to boundary layer
1
3
Introduction to turbomachinery
1
3
Flow over immersed bodies,
Introduction to boundary layer
1
3
2 Course components (total contact hours per semester):
Lecture:
Tutorial:
Laboratory
42
0
0
Practical/Field
work/Internship
Other:
0
0
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. (This should be an average
:for the semester not a specific requirement in each week)
20
3
4. Development of Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning
For each of the domains of learning shown below indicate:

A brief summary of the knowledge or skill the course is intended to develop;

A description of the teaching strategies to be used in the course to develop that knowledge or
skill;

The methods of student assessment to be used in the course to evaluate learning outcomes in
the domain concerned.
a. Knowledge
(i) Description of the knowledge to be acquired
o
o
o
the ability to identify and formulate elementary level engineering problems related to
fluid mechanics in a conceptual form as well as in terms of mathematical/physical
models;
the ability to apply the basic principles of fluid mechanics to the analysis processes;
the ability to understand and effectively communicate the fundamentals of fluid
mechanics through written and oral reports;
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop that knowledge

Course slides provides to student



Thorough explanations of the concepts with presentation of examples
Presentation of the basic forces involved and their relative importance
Presentation of solved problems
(iii) Methods of assessment of knowledge acquired
Homework assignments and exams
b. Cognitive Skills
(i) Description of cognitive skills to be developed
The students should link the scientific concepts they are learning with real applications by giving live
examples where the subject concepts are applied.
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these cognitive skills
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
Presentation of examples from real life and real industrial applications
(iii) Methods of assessment of students cognitive skills

Direct questions during lectures
c. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility NA
(i) Description of the interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility to be developed
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills and abilities
(iii) Methods of assessment of students interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility
d. Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills
(i) Description of the skills to be developed in this domain.

Students gain a lot of information by searching through the internet and references in order to
solve problems relevant to this course.
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills

Encouraging students to perform internet research and presentation of examples of material that
can be gathered through such research

Provide examples of useful links
(iii) Methods of assessment of students numerical and communication skills

Direct discussion during class
5
e. Psychomotor Skills (if applicable) NA
(i) Description of the psychomotor skills to be developed and the level of performance required
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills
(iii) Methods of assessment of students psychomotor skills
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
Assess
ment
Assessment task (eg. essay, test, group project, examination
etc.)
Week due
1
HW1
3
Proportion
of Final
Assessment
2%
2
HW2
4
2%
3
HW3
5
2%
4
HW4
6
2%
5
HW5
7
2%
6
HW6
8
2%
7
HW7
9
2%
8
HW8
10
2%
9
HW9
11
2%
6
D. Student Support
1. Arrangements for availability of teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice.
(include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)


Office hours posted at the office of the instructor
8 hours/week
E Learning Resources
1. Required Text(s)

Munson; Young; Okiishi; Huebsch, “Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics”, 6th Edition, John
Willey and Sons, 2010.
2. Essential References
 Frank M. White, “Fluid Mechanics”, 2nd ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1997.
3- Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) (Attach List)

C.T. Crowe, D.F. Elgar and J.A. Roberson, “Engineering Fluid Mechanics”, 7th ed. McGraw
Hill.
4-.Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc


Instructor webpage: http://faculty.uoh.edu.sa/n.messaoudene/courses.htm
Textbook website: http://bcs.wiley.com/hebcs/Books?action=index&itemId=0470902159&bcsId=6610
5- Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards/regulations

CD provided with textbook
F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (ie number of seats in
classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Lecture rooms, laboratories, etc.)

Lecture room
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2. Computing resources
 NA
3. Other resources (specify --eg. If specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach
list)

NA
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching


Questioning of students during class
Group discussion
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department

NA
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching

Based on personal effort by instructor
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (eg. check marking by an independent
member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a
sample of assignments with staff at another institution)

NA
5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for
improvement.

NA
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