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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
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	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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