AIRCRAFT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UTP113	AIRCRAFT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer SELİM AYKAÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer ÖZLEM ÇELİK ÇELİKER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Be able to have basic aircraft aerodynamic structure and flight rules..
Contents of the Course Unit:	Aviation history,flight principles,lift-weight-thrust-drag and their effects on flight,aircraft control surfaces,aircraft systems..

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Aviation history,international aviation authorities and their duties..
Basic flight and aircrafts components,their effect and duties..
Atmosphere and its effect of aircrafts during flight by changing altitudes..
Lift effect and definitons and its components on wing and aircraft's body..
Aircraft power and hydraulic type and systems..
Aircraft first and second control surfaces explanations..
Having information about aircraft's whole basic systems..

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Course presentation file summary..	Aviation,its history,terminology,aviation authorities ( Such as ICAO,FAA,EASA ) and their duties..	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
2	Course presentation file summary..	Aircraft and its parts and flight components which is related to aerodynamics..	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
3	Course presentation file summary..	Aircraft and helicopter power and hydraulic systems.Turbine and propeller engines.. ( Turboprop,turbojet,turboshaft,turbofan.. )	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
4	Course presentation file summary..	Atmosphere and its components,temperature relative humidity,density.Mach number,speed of sound,stall and aviation terminology..	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
5	Course presentation file summary..	Wings and on its components on the wings,flight principles,W	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
6	Course presentation file summary..	Pitch,roll,yaw, and their components on aircraft's axis,first and secondary control surfaces on aircraft's body..	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
7	Course presentation file summary..	Aircraft body parts' structural classifications	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Course presentation file summary..	Landing gear,brakes and their structural components..	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
10	Course presentation file summary..	Aircraft doors,windows,air conditioning systems,pressurezation system and their information..	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
11	Course presentation file summary..	Icing conditions and protection systems on aircraft control surfaces,water and waste tank capacity and their systems..	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
12	Course presentation file summary..	Fuel tanks and fuel system mentality..	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
13	Course presentation file summary..	Oxygen systems..	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
14	Course presentation file summary..	Propeller structure,working mentality,Propeller pitch control..	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
15	Course presentation file summary..	Propeller maintenance,protection system,propeller storage and containment..	Presentation,question,answer,lecture,application..
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Anadolu University aircraft knowledge and flight principles..

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	This program has theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of logistics.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the theoretical and practical basic concepts required by the field of air transportation.			2
2	Defines the terminology in the field of Air Logistics.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.	0
2	Gains the ability to use information and communication technology tools.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have the ability to understand and apply sectoral legislation.		1
2	Gains the ability to use the theoretical field knowledge in practice with the awareness of professional ethics.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It takes responsibility in transforming its knowledge and skills into an idea/approach/technology/product with high social/cultural/economic added value by evaluating the risks and opportunities related to personal, professional and/or work area; develops entrepreneurial competence individually or as a team member.		1
2	It takes risks and responsibility in the realization of knowledge, ideas, practices or technologies that bring innovation to its field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By determining the learning needs, it plans and manages the activities aimed at improving the performance of itself and the people under its responsibility in line with the learning objectives.	0
2	Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follows the developments in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language (English) at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.	0
2	Uses information and communication technologies as required by the field, based on the computer usage competence defined in the Advanced Level of the European Computer Usage License.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It carries out its activities in line with the awareness it has acquired in the fields of universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.		1
2	It acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of the data related to the field.		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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	4	10	40
Project Work	1	10	10
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	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	36	0	153