MODEL AIRPLANE MANUFACTURING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HYM412	MODEL AIRPLANE MANUFACTURING	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HACER GÜLŞEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with competence to use the appropriate materials to cover the model of the aircraft, later to fly it after the installation and flight settings made.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as aircraft structures and aerodynamics, Model aircraft types, techniques and reading plans, Aircraft wing profile construction, Tail profile construction, Wing construction, Body parts preparation, Body-wing combining and balancing, Flight tests.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the basic concepts related to airplane structures and aerodynamics.
Define the model aircraft types and competition rules determined by the World Air Sports Federation.
Define basic materials and hand tools used in model aircraft.
Design a model aircraft using the theoretical knowledge learnt.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Aircraft structures and aerodynamics	Observation, Lecture, Video
2	Reading	Model aircraft types, techniques and reading plans	Observation, Lecture, Video
3	Reading	Aircraft wing profile construction	Observation, Lecture, Video
4	Reading	Aircraft wing profile construction	Observation, Lecture, Video
5	Reading	Tail profile construction	Observation, Lecture, Video
6	Reading	Wing construction	Observation, Lecture, Video
7	Reading	Wing construction	Observation, Lecture, Video
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Wing construction	Observation, Lecture, Video
10	Reading	Body parts preparation	Observation, Lecture, Video
11	Reading	Body construction	Observation, Lecture, Video
12	Reading	Aircraft coating	Observation, Lecture, Video
13	Reading	Body-wing combining and balancing	Observation, Lecture, Video
14	Reading	Body-wing combining and balancing	Observation, Lecture, Video
15	Reading	Flight tests	Observation, Lecture, Video
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Gudmundsson, S. (2013). General aviation aircraft design: Applied Methods and Procedures. Butterworth-Heinemann.
Schmitz, F. W. (1970). Aerodynamics of the model airplane. Translation Branch, Redstone Scientific Information Center, Research and Development Directorate, US Army Missile Command.
Scott, H. A. (1994, December). Modeling aircraft assembly operations. In Proceedings of Winter Simulation Conference (pp. 920-927). IEEE.
Kozek, M., & Schirrer, A. (2015). Modeling and control for a blended wing body aircraft. Advances in Industrial Control.

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	Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.
2	Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.
3	Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use professional English to be able to benefit from international academic publications.
2	Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.
3	Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine Turkish grammar in historical-comparative terms in terms of sound, form, syntax, semantics and vocabulary by using general linguistics methods and theories
2	Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.
3	Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish language and literature with a critical approach and with the help of interdisciplinary information.
2	Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.
3	Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems encountered in the field as individual and as member of a team.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and theories of Contemporary Literature in terms of literature and linguistics within the framework of certain theories.
2	Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the fields of application of sustainability in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
2	Research and study at the academic level.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate all subjects related to Turkish Language and Literature in the context of “The Integrity of Turkish Language and Literature".

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	2	15	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	13	26
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	126