Core Module Information
Module title: Fluid Mechanics

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: CTR08100
Module leader: Mark Taylor
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: Fundamentals of engineering mechanics (e.g. dynamics, energy, fluids, momentum) AND AND Pre-requisite: Engineering Principles equivalent to SCQF level 7

Description of module content:

Unit 1:History of fluid mechanicsUnit 2: Fluid charachteristicsUnit 3: Fluid staticsUnit 4: Fundamentals of flowUnit 5: One dimensional flowUnit 6: Flow in pipesUnit 7: Flow in open channelsUnit 8: Hydraulic structures for channelsUnit 9: WavesUnit 10: Pumps and turbines-

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Appreciate the history of fluid mechanics as an engineering field and driver of social benefit.

LO2: Understand the principles of fluid mechanics.

LO3: Understand the advantages and limitations of fluid Mechanics models, equations and formulae.

LO4: Apply Python and Matlab programmes to fluid mechanics problems.

LO5: Use the principles of Fluid Mechanics to solve engineering problems.

LO6: Introduce the ethical and environmental challenges relating to water engineering.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mark Taylor
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 30 LECTURE
Face To Face Tutorial 20 TUTORIAL
Independent Learning Guided independent study 75 Guided independent study
Online Guided independent study 75 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 50 1~2~3~4~5~6 Week 6 HOURS= 2 hours A two hour class test covering Units 1 to 5.
Class Test 50 2~4~5~6 Week 12 HOURS= 2 hours A two hour class test covering Units 6 to 10.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Fluid mechanics