PROPULSION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UCK306E	PROPULSION SYSTEMS	6	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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. ALİ KODAL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Primary objective of this course is to teach the student the basic principles of jet engines and propulsion and also expand students’ knowledge about the general performance analyses of the aircraft engines.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Aero-thermodynamic principles for jet propulsion. Gas turbine engines for aircrafts. Parametric cycle analysis for ideal engines. Engine component performances. Parametric cycle analysis for real engines. Engine performance analyses.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognizing aircraft engines and understanding classification basis
Understanding how thrust established by aircraft engines
Understanding primary performance parameters in aircraft engines
Understanding how to use thermodynamic cycles on performance analysis at aircraft engines
Understanding the effects of reaction heat, adiabatic flame temperature on overall performance about combustion chambers of aircraft engines.
Ability to calculate the ideal performances at design conditions of aircraft engines and their components
Understanding the inclusion of losses and their effects due to the components of aircraft engines on the overall performance analysis.
Ability to calculate the aircraft performance values and evaluate them at realistic cases whit losses.
Ability to carry out aircraft engine performance analysis and interpretation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Classification and general performance	-
2	-	Performance parameters	-
3	-	Thrust, thermal and overall efficiencies	-
4	-	Thermodynamic cycles	-
5	-	Combustion	-
6	-	Chemical transformations	-
7	-	Problem Solutions	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Analysis of jet thrust systems	-
10	-	Ramjet	-
11	-	Turbojet	-
12	-	Turbojet-devam	-
13	-	Turbofan	-
14	-	Propellers	-
15	-	Components of jet thrust systems	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Fundamentals of aircraft and rocket propulsion, Ahmed F. El-Sayed, Springer 2016
Aircraft Propulsion, Saeed Farokhi, Wiley, 2nd ed. 2014.
Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, Hill and Peterson, 2nd Edition (1992).

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.						5

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

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.						5

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.						5

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

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						5

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.						5

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.						5
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.						5
3	The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.						5
4	Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.						5

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	5	5
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	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	5	5
TOTAL	35	0	108