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: IFD-COP-CURR001-001
BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY Revision No.: 00
Main Campus Effective Date: August 28, 2019
C.P.G. North Avenue, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Related Process: BISU-COP-CURR-001
COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code : ME 312 Course Credits (Units) : Total :3 Lecture :2 Lab :1

Course Name : Fluid Mechanics Contact Hours/week : Total :5 Lecture :2 Lab :3
: Thermodynamics 1; Dynamics of
Co/Prerequisite College : College of Engineering and Architecture
Rigid Bodies
Component : Fundamental ME Department : Department of Mechanical Engineering
Course : BSME 3 Semester, Academic Year : First Semester, A.Y. 2021 - 2022

VISION: A premier Science and Technology university for the formation of a world class and virtuous human resource for sustainable
development in Bohol and the country.

MISSION: BISU is committed to provide quality higher education in the arts and sciences, as well as in the professional and technological fields;
undertake research and development, and extension services for sustainable development of Bohol and the country.

GOALS: 1. Pursue faculty and education excellence and strengthen the current viable curricular programs and develop curricular programs
that are responsive to the demands of the times both in the industry and the environment.
2. Promote quality research outputs that respond to the needs of the local and national communities.
3. Develop communities through responsive extension programs.
4. Adopt efficient and profitable income generating projects/enterprise for self-sustainability.
5. Provide adequate, state-of-the-art and accessible infrastructure support facilities for quality equation.
6. Promote efficient and effective good governance supportive of high quality education.

CORE VALUES: 1. Search for Excellence

2. Responsiveness to Challenges
3. Student Access
4. Public Engagement
 5. Good Governance

INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES:

Innovative and service – oriented professionals.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE (PEO):
Three to five years after graduation the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering graduate is a licensed Mechanical Engineer
and achieved the following attributes:

1. Attain successful and productive mechanical engineers with attention to ethical standards and effective communication;
2. Adhere life-long learning activities, such as advanced studies and /or professional workshops and conferences;
3. Engage professional services in the field of extension linkages and/or participation in professional society;
4. Involved in the global trends as active, innovative and globally competent mechanical engineers.
5. Developed mechanical designs and innovations with emphasis on renewable energy resources that would preserve and sustain
the environment.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Program Outcomes (PO)

PO1. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex mechanical engineering problems;

PO2. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;

PO3. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with standards;

PO4. Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;

PO5. Identify, formulate, and solve complex mechanical engineering problems;

PO6. Understand professional and ethical responsibility;

PO7. Communicate effectively;

PO8. Understand the impact of mechanical engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
 PO9. Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning;

PO10. Know contemporary issues;

PO11. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for mechanical engineering practice;
PO12. Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team, and to manage projects in a multidisciplinary
environment;
PO13. Understand at least one specialized field of mechanical engineering practice.

COURSE OUTCOMES IN RELATION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Program Outcomes
Course Outcomes (CO) (Legend: I – Introduced, E – Enabled, D – Demonstrated)
At the end of the course, the learners should be able to: PO1 PO1
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO8
1 2
CO1. Identify the different fluid properties and the methods of measuring them. E E

CO2. Apply the principles of conservation of mass, momentum and energy to fluid systems. E E

CO3. Apply the principles of conservation of mass, momentum and energy to fluid systems. E E

CO4. Apply the concept of Steady Incompressible Flow in Conduits E E

Legend:
I – Introduced – An introductory course to an outcome; E – Enabled - A course that strengthens the outcome; D – Demonstrated – A course demonstrating
an outcome

The course deals with the nature and physical properties of fluids as well as the identification and measurement of fluid properties. It
Course
emphasizes the application of conservation laws on mass, energy and momentum to fluid systems either incompressible or
Description:
compressible flow, inviscid or viscous flow as well as head loss calculation on pipes and fittings.
 Course Learning Objectives Time Teaching and
Content/Subject Matter Assessment Task Remarks
Outcome (LOs) Frame Learning Activities
 Be responsive of the student’s role Orientation (Course Syllabus,  Virtual Presentation of
and responsibilities in BISU. VMGO, Classroom Policies) 5 BISU VMGO
 Be aware on the activities and  Virtual Presentation of
requirements for compliance by the 1. Check the students’ Certificate of University, Program
end of the semester. Enrollment and Course Policy
 Be mindful of the challenges and 2. Revisit the VMGO of the  Open Forum
importance of the mechanical university
engineering profession 3. Distribution of course syllabus
4. Class orientation on the
classroom policies, course
requirements, students’
performance assessments and
grading system.
5.Discussion on the importance and
application of the course in the
Mechanical engineering industry.
Unit 1.
CO 1
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics 10
 Define and explain fluid, fluid 1.1 Definition of fluid  Virtual discussion  Quiz No. 1_M:
mechanics and its fundamentals. 1.2 Dimension and system of and illustrative Definition of fluid and
 Review dimension and common unit units examples then open its common
systems that will be used throughout examples using
forum.
the course. online platform.;
 Application of the Conversion of
course in the daily common unit
life systems that will be
 Exercises thru used throughout the
online platform course.
(calculation).  Activity No. 1-M
Unit 2.
CO 2 10
Properties of Fluids
 Have a working knowledge of the 2.1 Compressible and  Virtual and record  Quiz No. 2-M:
basic properties of fluids and Incompressible Fluids discussion and Problem solving on
understand the continuum basic properties of
 approximation. 2.2 Differential and Integral form illustrative examples fluid e.g., density,
 Have a working knowledge of of the Fluid Dynamic Equation then open forum. specific gravity,
viscosity and the consequences of  Practice Exercises / compressibility,
the frictional effects it causes in fluid
2.3 Bulk Modulus of Elasticity viscosity etc.
2.4 Gas Equation of State seatwork using
flow  Activity No. 2-M
online platform.
 Calculate the capillary rise (or drop) 2.5 Compressibility of Gases
in tubes due to the surface tension 2.6 Inviscid and Viscous Fluids,
effect
2.7 Surface Tension.
Unit 3.
CO 3 13
Fluid Statics
 Determine the variation of pressure 3.1 Pressure Variation in Static  Virtual and recorded  Quiz No. 3-M:
in a fluid at rest Fluid discussion and Problem solving of
 Calculate pressure using various illustrative examples pressures and fluid
3.2 Absolute and Gage statics.
kinds of manometers then open forum.
 Calculate the forces and moments Pressures  Activity No. 3-M
exerted by a fluid at rest on plane or 3.3 Pressure Measuring Devices  Summative Exam:
curved submerged surfaces 3.4 Force on Plane Area, Problem solving
 Analyze the stability of floating and on properties of
3.5 Center of Pressure,
submerged bodies fluid, fluid statics
 Analyze the rigid body motion of 3.6 Force on Curved Surface,
Discussion on
fluids in containers during linear 3.7 Buoyancy and Stability of the application
acceleration or rotation Submerged and Floating Bodies of the laws of
3.8 Fluid Masses Subjected to thermodynamics
Acceleration  (9th Week)

Unit 4.
SCO 4 15
Conservation of Energy
 Apply the conservation of mass 4.1 Equation of Steady Motion  Virtual Discussion  Quiz No. 1-F:
equation to balance the incoming along a Streamline for an Ideal and illustrative Problem solving
and outgoing flow rates in a flow examples then of conservation
system
Fluid (Bernoulli’s Equation) and
open forum. of energy using
 Recognize various forms of Real Fluid
 Practice Exercises / online platform
mechanical energy, and work with 4.2 Energy Equation for Steady
energy conversion efficiencies seatwork.
Flow of Incompressible Fluids
 Understand the use and limitations  Group discussion
4.3 Power Considerations in
 of the Bernoulli equation and apply it Fluid Flow
to solve a variety of fluid flow 4.4 Cavitation, Hydraulic Grade
problems
Line and Energy Line
 Work with the energy equation
expressed in terms of heads, and
4.5 Stagnation Pressure
use it to determine turbine power 4.6 Flow in a Curved Path
output and pumping power 4.7 Forced Vortex
requirements Free or Irrotational Vortex
Unit 5.
CO 5 10
Basic Hydrodynamics
 Apply the differential equation of 5.1 Differential Equation of  Virtual discussion Quiz No. 2-F:
continuity in related problems. Continuity and illustrative Application to basic
 Analyze rotational and irrotational examples then open hydrodynamics
5.2 Rotational and Irrotational equations.
flows, circulation, vorticity and forum.
streamlines Flow
 Practice Exercises /
5.3 Circulation and Vorticity
seatwork.
5.4 Stream Function Group discussion
5.5 Velocity Potential
5.6 Orthogonality of Streamlines
and Equipotential Lines
Unit 6.
CO 6 Similitude and Dimensional 15
Analysis
 Develop a better understanding of 6.1 Geometric Similarity  Virtual discussion  Quiz No. 3-F:
dimensions, units, and dimensional 6.2 Kinematic Similarity and illustrative Virtual problem solving
homogeneity of equations examples then open on similitude and
6.3 Dynamic Similarity
 Understand the numerous benefits forum. dimensional analysis
of dimensional analysis 6.4 Scale Ratios
 Practice Exercises / using online platform
 Know how to use the method of 6.5 Dimensional Analysis and
repeating variables to identify
seatwork.
Buckingham II Theorem Group discussion
nondimensional parameters
 Understand the concept of dynamic
similarity and how to apply it to
experimental modeling
CO 7 Unit 7. 10
 Momentum and Forces in Fluid
Flow
 Identify the various kinds of forces 7.1 Impulse-Momentum Principle  Discussion and  Quiz No. 4-F:
and moments acting on a control 7.2 Force Exerted on Pressure illustrative examples Analyze fluid flow
volume Conduits then open forum. momentum and
 Use control volume analysis to 7.3 Force Exerted on a Stationary forces
determine the forces associated with
Vane or Blade
fluid flow
7.4 Relation between Absolute and
 Use control volume analysis to
determine the moments caused by Relative Velocities
fluid flow and the torque transmitted 7.5 Force upon a Moving Vane or
Blade
7.6 Torque in Rotating Machines
and Head Equivalent of Mechanical
Work
7.7 Momentum Principle applied to
Propellers and Windmills
Unit 8.
CO 8 Steady Incompressible Flow in 10
Pressure Conduits
 Define terms used in the study of 8.1 Critical Reynolds Number  Discussion and  Quiz No. 5-F:
internal incompressible viscous flow, 8.2 Hydraulic Radius illustrative examples Problem solving of
 Analyze laminar flow between 8.3 General Equation for Conduit then open forum. head losses.
parallel plates and in pipes and Friction
observed that we can obtain the
8.4 Laminar Flow in Circular Pipes
velocity distribution analytically,
8.5 Turbulent Flow
 Understand turbulent flow in pipes
and ducts and learned semi- 8.6 Pipe Roughness, Friction
empirical approaches Factor, Fluid Friction in Noncircular
 Write the energy equation in a form Conduits
useful for analyzing pipe flows. 8.7 Different types of Losses,
 Discuss how to incorporate pumps, 8.8 Branching Pipes
fans, and blowers into a pipe flow 8.9 Pipes in Series and Parallel.
analysis.
 Unit 9.
CO 9 5
Fluid Measurements
 Described various flow measurement 9.1 Measuring Devices for Static  Discussion and
devices: direct measurement, Pressure and Velocity illustrative examples
restriction devices (orifice plate, 9.2 Venturi Tube then open forum.
nozzle, and venturi), linear flow 9.3 Orifice Meter
meters (rotameters, various
9.4 Weirs
electromagnetic or acoustic devices,
and the vortex flow meter), and
traversing devices (pitot tubes and
laser-Doppler anemometers).
 Understand how flow rates in open
channels are measured using sluice
gates and weirs
Unit 10.
CO 10 5
Multi-Phase Flow
 Define and describe Multi-Phase flow  Discussion and
illustrative examples
then open forum.
Unit 11.
CO 11 5
Special Topics
 Solve basic hydraulic calculation 11.1 Basic Hydraulic Calculation for  Discussion and Summative Exam:
Fire Sprinkler Lay-out System Using illustrative examples Problem solving on
Haze – Williams Equations then open forum. basic
hydrodynamics,
similitude and
dimensional analysis,
momentum and
forces of fluid flow,
steady
incompressible flow
in pressure conduits.
(18th Week)
Learning Resources: RLM 1 Y.A. Cengel and Cimbala. Fluid Mechanics Fundamental and Applications. 3 Ed, 2014
rd

RLM 2 P.J. Pritchard. Fox and McDonald’s Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. 8 th Ed, 2011
 RLM 3 M.C. Potter and Wiggert. Fluid Mechanics. 2008
RLM 4 C.P. Kothandaraman. Fluid Mechanics and Machinery. 2 nd Ed, 2007
RLM 5 R.K Bansal. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines.
RLM 6 Mechanical Engineering Tables and Chart

Integration of Values: Punctuality, Optimism, Patience, Perseverance, Honesty, Dedication, Trustworthiness, Diligence, Compassion and Self-
worth

Grading System: Components in the midterm and final grade computation include:

40% passing mark/transmutation of raw scores or cumulative related scores

1. Major Examinations - 40%
2. Major Outcome-Based Projects
(product or performance-based outputs) - 30%
3. Class Works
(quizzes, class participation, assignments, attendance, & other outputs) - 30%

Final rating is the average of the Midterm & Final Ratings.

(Note: other rubrics/ assessment tools attach in another page)
Classroom Policies:  Attendance (excerpt from Student Handbook)
 Academic Dishonesty during examination
 Academic Policies
 Policy on Virtual Classes
 Others (Note: Agreed with students)

Designed by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

MARISSA A. CAJES, ME JUANITO M. ORIGINES, JR., M.E.M.E JULIUS C. CASTRO, MEng, CpE
Faculty Chairperson, EE Department Dean, College of Engineering & Architecture

RUBRICS
Rubric No. 1 Assessing and Grading of Ability to Perform Mathematical Computations

100% 60% 30% 0%

Criteria*
Does not meet
Exceeds expectations Meets expectations Needs improvement
expectations

The task is worked out to The task is worked out to The task is worked out partially An insignificant amount of
completion, the steps completion and steps shown and the steps shown are correct the task is done and/or the
Mathematical Content shown are mathematically are mathematically error-free; and could potentially lead to a steps shown are
error-free, and the final the final result is correct but correct result if worked through. mathematically wrong,
(100%) result is correct and still requires one or two steps unrelated or inappropriate.
expressed in its required to bring it to its required form.
form.

Rubric No. 2 Assessing and Grading of Laboratory Report

Rating

Section Points Description E VS S P Section Score

100% 80% 40% 0%

20 Timelines (100) (40)

80 Documentation

10 Title

Describes lab content concisely, adequately, appropriately

20 Introduction

Successfully establishes the scientific concept and Effectively present the

objectives and purpose of the project

25 Methodology

Give enough details to allow for replication of the procedure

25 Results, Discussion and Conclusion

Presents findings clearly and with sufficient support

Provides sufficient and logical explanation for the statement

Total Possible Score

Percentage