PRINCIPLES OF AIRCRAFT DESIGN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UCK308	PRINCIPLES OF AIRCRAFT DESIGN	6	2	2	3

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. MAHMUT ADİL YÜKSELEN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Understanding the aircraft conceptual design process Learning aircraft conceptual design methods Reinforcing knowledge with classroom work, homework and projects
Contents of the Course Unit:	Driven by reaction. Structure and Loads. Weights. Stability, control and quality of use Performance and flight mechanics Cost analysis Flight Safety

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

Understanding the aircraft conceptual design process Ability to prepare aircraft design report Basic knowledge of aircraft propulsion system calculations. Basic knowledge of aircraft structural design and analysis Basic knowledge of aircraft weight and balance calculations Basic knowledge of aircraft stability and control calculations. Basic knowledge of aircraft performance calculations Basic knowledge of aircraft cost calculations Knowledge of flight safety and aircraft certification

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Propulsion	-
2	-	Structure and Loads	-
3	-	Weights	-
4	-	Stability, control and handling quality	-
5	-	Performance and Flight Mechanics	-
6	-	Performance and Flight Mechanics	-
7	-	Cost analysis	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	General Airworthiness Certification	-
10	-	General Airworthiness Certification	-
11	-	Safety	-
12	-	Mission profile	-
13	-	Flight Performance	-
14	-	Flight Performance	-
15	-	Flight Performance	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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

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

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.					4

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.				3

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

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					4

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

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.				3
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.				3
3	The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.					4
4	Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.					4

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	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	3	7	21
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
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	4	4
Short Exam	2	2	4
Preparation for the Short Exam	2	4	8
TOTAL	39	0	99