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SCI 122 – Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course number : SCI 122
2. Course Name : Fluid Mechanics
3. Course Description : This course deals with the science of fluids (liquids and gases). It
discusses aerodynamics – the study of air and gases in motion; and hydrodynamics – the study of liquids
in motion. It discusses principle particularly Bernoulli and Pascal’s principles. It allows the students to gain
knowledge of how this topic is applied to daily activities and solve practical problems.
.
4. Pre-requisite : None
5. Co-requisite : Not Applicable
6. Credit : 3.0 Units
7. Lec / Lab. : 6 hours/week lecture
8. Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of BSED
Three to five years after graduation, the BSED graduates are expected to:
A. Demonstrate updated and deep knowledge of the subject matter they teach;
B. Apply a wide range of teaching process skills particularly on lesson planning, materials
development, teaching approaches, and ethical considerations;
C. Demonstrate effective communication skills and ethical responsibility in teaching profession;
and
D. Engage in continuing professional education and trainings.

ALIGNMENT OF GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (GA) AND PEO TO SO

SO A B C D E F G H I J K L
Galing          
Graduate Gawa     
Attributes Gawi 
Gana   
PEO1    
Program
PEO2        
Educational
PEO3 
Objectives
PEO4 

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Course Outcomes (CO) of SCI 122 and their links to SO

SO
Upon completion of the course, the BSED Science
students are expected to:
a b c d e f g h i j k l

Explain the basic concepts and

properties of fluid mechanics and use
· CO 1 I
its fundamental terms, physical values
and the forces in a fluid.

Analyze fluid mechanics and fluid flow

· CO 2 using different fluid statistics and I I I
kinematics

Apply fluid dynamics and the laws

· CO 3 applicable in different laboratory I I I
experiment of fluid mechanics

Legend: I = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have been introduced to the SO.

E = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have enabled themselves to attain the SO.

D = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have demonstrated partly or fully the SO.

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1. Demonstrate updated and deep

Vision: The University of Mindanao envisions knowledge of the subject matter they
to be a leading globally engaged university teach.
creating sustainable impact in society.
University Vision, Mission, Philosophy, Graduate 2. Apply a wide range of teaching
Attributes,
Mission: Values, and
The University Competencies
of Mindanao seeks to process Educational
Program skills particularly on lesson
Objectives (PEO)
provide a dynamic learning environment through planning, materials development,
the highest standard of instruction, research, approaches, and ethical
extension, and production in a private non- considerations.
sectarian institution committed to democratizing 3. Demonstrate ethical responsibility
access to education.
in the teaching profession.
Educational Philosophy: Transformative 4. Engage in continuing professional
education through polishing diamonds in the education and trainings.
rough.

Values: Excellence, Honesty and Integrity,

Innovation, and Teamwork.

Graduate Attributes: Galing, Gawa, Gawi, at

Gana

Core Competency: Quality, affordable and

open education

1. Explain the basic concepts and

properties of fluid mechanics
a. Articulate the relation of education to larger historical, socio-cultural,
and use its fundamental terms,
philosophical, psychological and political processes
physical values and the forces
b. Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline. Course Outcomes (CO)
Student
c. Facilitate learning using a wide Outcomes (SO) methodologies in
range of teaching in a fluid.
various types of environments. 2. Analyze fluid mechanics and
d. Develop innovative teaching approaches for diverse learners. fluid flow using different fluid
e. Apply skills in curriculum development, lesson planning, materials statistics and kinematics.
development, instructional delivery and educational assessment with the 3. Apply fluid dynamics and the
integration of ICT. laws applicable in different
f.Demonstrate basic and higher levels of thinking skills in planning, laboratory experiment of fluid
assessing and reporting. mechanics.
g. Practice professional and ethical teaching standards to respond to the
demands of the community.
h. Pursue life-long learning for personal and professional growth.
i.Demonstrate deep understanding of scientific concepts and principles.
j.Apply scientific inquiry in teaching and learning;
k. Utilize effective science teaching and assessment methods
l.. Manifest meaningful and comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge
(PCK) of the sciences.

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CO and Assessment Task Alignment

Assessment Task

CO Theory-based Practice-based/ Assessment Coverage

Performance based Schedule

CO 1. Explain the basic Multiple Choice - First Exam Chapter 1

concepts and properties of Questions w/ Problem-
fluid mechanics and use its solving
fundamental terms, physical
values and the forces in a
fluid

CO 2. Analyze fluid Multiple Choice Second Exam Chapter 2

mechanics and fluid flow Questions w/ Problem-
using different fluid solving -
statistics and kinematics.

CO 3. Predict changes in Multiple Choice - Third Exam Chapter 3-4

the atmosphere’s Questions w/ Problem-
conditions given the solving
appropriate atmospheric
data.

*Final assessment will be a comprehensive examination (from first topic to the last) in a Multiple-Choice
Question format

Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assessmen Assessment Task
Coverage Details
t Schedule
First Exam Week 1–2 Multiple Choice You are expected to demonstrate a thorough understanding
Questions and the basic concepts of fluid mechanics, its fundamental terms,
problem-solving physical values, its properties and the forces that affects such
(100% of the fluid.
exam) Integration
 SDG – Quality Education and Climate Action
 21st Century Skills (GA) – Critical thinking, Creativity, and
Collaboration

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Second Week 3-5 Multiple Choice You are expected to demonstrate a thorough understanding
Exam Questions and of fluid statistics in terms of Pascal’s law, Euler’s equation of
problem-solving fluid statics, and measurement of pressure. Understanding
(10% of the the relative statics of fluid constant acceleration and rotation,
exam) forces of hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy, flotation and
stability.
Integration
 SDG – Quality Education and Climate Action
 21st Century Skills (GA) – Critical thinking, Creativity, and
Collaboration

Third Exam Week 6–7 Multiple Choice You are expected to demonstrate a thorough understanding
Questions and of fluid kinematics which include Euler and Lagrangian
problem-solving specification of fluid flow, streamlines, pathlines, stream
(10% of the surface, stream tube, mas or volume flow and control volume.
exam) Integration
 SDG – Quality Education and Climate Action
 21st Century Skills (GA) – Critical thinking, Creativity, and
Collaboration
Final Exam Week 8-9 Multiple Choice You are expected to have a clear understanding of the fluid
Questions and dynamics which encompasses continuity equation, basic laws
problem-solving of fluid dynamics, ideal fluid flow, application of Bernoulli’s
(10% of the equation, real fluid flow, viscosity, determination of losses,
exam) Reynold’s experiment, laminar and turbulent flow. Likewise,
an understanding on the boundary layer, velocity profile,
losses in pipes, frictional losses, Nikuradse experiments,
Moody’s diagram, local losses and coefficients of resistance.
Integration
 SDG – Quality Education and Climate Action
 21st Century Skills (GA) – Critical thinking, Creativity, and
Collaboration

10. COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

TIME ESSENTIAL TOPICS TLA REQUIRED
FRAME READINGS
Week CHAPTER 1 Activities via BBLearn Potter, M. Wiggert,
1-2 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics features, google-meet D. & Ramadan, B.
 1.1 Basic Concepts of Fluid and/or zoom-meeting (2017). Mechanics of
Mechanics Quiz Fluids (5th edition).
 1.2 Fundamental Terms Assignment Australia: Cengage
 1.3 Physical Values Class recitation Learning
 1.4 Fluids and their Properties Board work
 1.5 Forces inside Fluid

FIRST EXAM
CHAPTER 2 Activities via BBLearn Potter, M. Wiggert,
Week Fluid Statistics features, google-meet D. & Ramadan, B.
3-5  2.1. Pascal’s Law and/or zoom-meeting (2017). Mechanics of
 2.2 Euler’s equation of Fluid statics Quiz Fluids (5th edition).
 2.3 Measurement of Pressure Assignment Australia: Cengage
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 2.4 Relative statics of Fluid- Class recitation Learning

constant acceleration, rotation Board work
 2.5 Forces of Hydrostatic pressure Lecture
 2.6 Bouyancyy Group Dynamics
 2.7 Flotation
 2.8 Stability

SECOND EXAM
Week Chapter 3 Activities via BBLearn Potter, M. Wiggert,
6-7 Fluid Kinematics features, google-meet D. & Ramadan, B.
 3.1 Euler and Lagrangian and/or zoom-meeting (2017). Mechanics of
specification of Fluid Flow Quiz Fluids (5th edition).
 3.2 Streamlines Assignment Australia: Cengage
 3.3 Pathlines Class recitation Learning
 3.4 Stream surface Board work
 3.5 Stream tube Classroom activity
 3.6 Mass/volume flow Drills
 3.7 Control volume
THIRD EXAM
Week Chapter 4 Activities via BBLearn Potter, M. Wiggert,
8-9 Fluid Dynamics features, google-meet D. & Ramadan, B.
 4.1 Continuity Equation and/or zoom-meeting (2017). Mechanics of
 4.2 Basic Laws of Fluid Dynamics Quiz Fluids (5th edition).
a. conservation of mass Assignment Australia: Cengage
b. conservation of linear Class recitation Learning
momentum Board work
c. conservation of energy Research Work
 4.3 Ideal fluid flow Group Dynamics
 4.4 Application of Bernoulli’s
Equation
 4.5 Real fluid flow
 4.6 Viscosity
 4.7 Determination of losses
 4.8 Reynold’s Experiment
 4.9 Laminar and Turbulent flow
 4.10 Boundary layer
 4.11 Velocity profile
 4.12 Losses in pipes
 4.13 Frictional losses
 4.14 Nikuradse experiments
 4.15 Moody’s diagram
 4.16 Local loses
 4.17 Coefficients of resistance
FINAL EXAM

TEXTBOOK:
Potter, M. Wiggert, D. & Ramadan, B. (2017). Mechanics of Fluids (5th edition). Australia: Cengage Learning

REFERENCES:
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Sad, C. N. (2020). Dimensional analysis and similarity in fluid mechanics. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.
Danchin, R., & Farwig, R. (Eds.). (2018). Mathematical analysis in fluid mechanics : Selected recent results.
American Mathematical Society.
Georgantopoulou, C. G., & Georgantopoulos, G. A. (2018). Fluid mechanics in channel, pipe and aerodynamic
design geometries 1. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.
Rashid, H., & Shah, K. (2018). Fluid flow and heat transfer in wellbores. SPE

ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK PLAN

Course Outcomes/ Weight Feedback

Assessment Task
1 2 3 Method

Quiz ü ü LMS

Oral Recitation ü ü ü In-person

Homework ü LMS
MCQ 10% (Exam 1) 10% (Exam 2) 10% (Exam 3) In - person

LMS Activity 1% 1% 1% LMS

Essay ü Rubrics

Peer critiquing ü In - person

Review 1% 1% 1% In person

Concept mapping 4% Rubrics

Comprehensive Exam MCQ 13% (Exam 4) 13% (Exam 4) 14% (Exam 4) In - person

Reporting 15% Rubrics

Research 5% Rubrics

*Base-15 grading system

POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

1. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.

2. A validated student identification card must always be worn by all students while attending classes.
3. Cheating, plagiarism, and all forms of academic dishonesty are expressly forbidden in this course, and
by the university’s Policy on Academic Integrity. Examples of such violations include but not limited to:

a. collusion, purchasing, or commissioning an assessment task/research paper;

b. copying verbatim from a research article/book/journal/etc.;
c. copying verbatim from generative AI, such as Chat GPT;
d. falsifying or inventing any information, data or citation; and
e. false representation.
4. Base-15 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major
examinations are recommended to attend tutorial classes or any intervention program; and
5. For other policies and guidelines, refer to Student Handbook

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Prepared by: References reviewed by:

BRIGIDA BACANI, MAED

GIOVANNI T. PELOBILLO Head, Learning and Information Center
Faculty

Reviewed by: Recommending approval:

JOEY C. OLIVEROS JOCELYN B. BACASMOT, PhD

BSED, Program Head Dean, College of Teacher Education

Approved by:

PEDRITO M. CASTILLO II, EdD

VP, Institute of Pedagogical Advancement and Competitiveness

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PPST’s domains, strands, and indicators targeted in this course

Course Outcome Strand Indicators for Beginning Teachers

Domain 1. Content Knowledge and Pedagogy

CO 1. Explain the basic concepts and Strand 1.1 1.1.1

properties of fluid mechanics and use Demonstrate content knowledge
its fundamental terms, physical Content knowledge and its and its application within and/ or
values and the forces in a fluid. application within and/ or across across curriculum teaching areas
curriculum teaching areas

CO 2. Analyze fluid mechanics and Strand 1.2 1.2.1

fluid flow using different fluid
statistics and kinematics. Research- based knowledge and Demonstrate an understanding of
principles of teaching and research – based knowledge and
learning principles of teaching and learning

CO 3. Apply fluid dynamics and the Strand 1.5 1.5.1

laws applicable in different laboratory
experiment of fluid mechanics. Strategies for developing critical Strategies for developing critical
and creative thinking, as well as and creative thinking, as well as
other higher order thinking skills other higher order thinking skills

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