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INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING AND ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
UCK101 INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING AND ETHICS 1 2 2 2

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. AHMET CİHAT BAYTAŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Prof. OSMAN ERGÜVEN VATANDAŞ
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: 1.Give basic information about aviation in Türkiye and the world. 2. To give basic information about airplanes, flight principles and aircraft elements. 3. To give basic information about academic and engineering ethics.
Contents of the Course Unit: Introduction. The development of aviation in the world and Turkey. Aerostatic: Manometers, atmosphere, aerostatic transport. Forces affecting the aircraft. Streamlined transport and drag. General introduction of aircraft, aircraft types. The main elements of the aircraft. Wing, body, tail surfaces, control surfaces, power group, landing gear. Aircraft systems. Other air transportation vehicles. Academic and Engineering ethics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Students who successfully pass this course: To have knowledge about the development of aviation and aviation culture in the world and Turkiye
Have knowledge about the main elements and types of aircraft
Will have basic knowledge about the forces acting on the plane, aerodynamic forces and moments and the principles of the flight
Will have basic knowledge about aircraft wings, tails, excessive transportation, control and control surfaces
Have general information about aircraft body, landing gear, power and aircraft systems
Will have information about engineering ethics

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Internet research on the subject Introduction, Istanbul Gelişim University system and Aircraft Engineering education. Visual supported presentation
2 Internet research on the subject Development of aviation in the world Visual supported presentation
3 Internet research on the subject The development of aviation in Turkey, the existing potential Visual supported presentation
4 Internet research on the subject General introduction of aircraft, main elements, types of aircraft Visual supported presentation
5 Internet research on the subject Aerostatic, Atmosphere, Aerostatic lift Visual supported presentation
6 Internet research on the subject Forces affecting the aircraft. Aerodynamic force and moment Visual supported presentation
7 Internet research on the subject Airplane wings, Aerodynamic transport, drag and pitching Visual supported presentation
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Internet research on the subject Tail surfaces, Control surfaces Visual supported presentation
10 Internet research on the subject Aircraft body, Power group, landing gear Visual supported presentation
11 Internet research on the subject Aircraft systems. Pressurization, ventilation, heating Visual supported presentation
12 Internet research on the subject Other air transportation Visual supported presentation
13 Internet research on the subject Engineering ethics Visual supported presentation
14 Internet research on the subject Cases and behaviors that are contrary to academic ethics. Visual supported presentation
15 Internet research on the subject Ethic codes Visual supported presentation
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Uçuşa Başlangıç, John Anderson (Translation:Prof.Dr. Adil YÜKSELEN)
Her Yönüyle Uçaklar, Clive Gifford
Introduction to Flight, John Anderson

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.
1

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.
1

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability, Ability to design to meet requirements.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to work in teams with different disciplines
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.
5
2
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.
1
2
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.
1
3
The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.
1
4
Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.
1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 14 1 14
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 2 2 4
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 1 2 2
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 4 4
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 3 3
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 35 0 57
Total Workload of the Course Unit 57
Workload (h) / 25.5 2,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 2,0