PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES OF AIRCRAFT COMPOSITE MATERIALS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GMY424	PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES OF AIRCRAFT COMPOSITE MATERIALS	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. EMEL TOZLU ÖZTAY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to inform students about the production methods and properties of composite materials seen as an alternative to metal materials.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Matrix materials, fibers, stress-strain relations, Stress transfer continuity, Elastic properties of continuous fiber reinforced composites, Elastic properties of fiber reinforced composites with short fiber reinforced and randomly oriented, Elastic properties of orthotropic laminate, Elastic properties of multilayer composite, Fiber-matrix interface, Strength of composites, Toughness of composites, Production of composites. .

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Classify composite materials
Explain the production techniques of composite materials.
Compare the joining methods of composite structures.
Classify the maintenance and repair techniques of composite structures.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Internet research	Matrix materials	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Internet research	Fibers	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Internet research	Stress-strain relationships Stress transfer continuity	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Internet research	Elastic properties of continuous fiber reinforced composites	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Internet research	Elastic properties of short fiber reinforced and randomly oriented fiber reinforced composites	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Internet research	Elastic properties of orthotropic lamina	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Internet research	Elastic properties of multilayer composites	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Internet research	Fiber-matrix interface	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	Internet research	Strength of composites	Lecture, Question and Answer
11	Internet research	Toughness of composites	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Internet research	Production of composites	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Internet research	Applications	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Internet research	Student’s presentations	Lecture, Question and Answer
15	Internet research	General Revision	Lecture, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Beşergil, B. Kompozitler, Temel İlkeler, 2016
Şahin, Y. Kompozit Malzemelere Giriş, 2000
Baker, A.A. Composite Materials for Aircraft Structures, 1986

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	Explain the basic concepts in the field and the basic disciplines arising from these concepts.	0
2	Compare current theories in the field and communication theories.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems related to the field by identifying problems related to the field.	0
2	Compares the information and facts in the field with the fields of social sciences such as Sociology, Journalism, Television and Media.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By graduating from this department, conduct analysis in fields like public relations, advertisement and marketing.	0
2	Using field knowledge, identify and solve problems related to field.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the projects in line with the field of campaign analysis, in line with the communication plan to be prepared.	0
2	By using theoretical and practical knowledge gained in his field, solve the problems of public relations and advertising industry.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking part in public relations campaigns and advertising projects, implements the duties assigned to them within the team.	0
2	Create original and innovative strategies by approaching the field dynamics creatively and critically with an integrated viewpoint.	0
3	Designs a communication plan by taking responsibility in case of problems related to the field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe creative production, presentation and persuasion techniques to support the professional expertise.	0
2	Analyze the developments, changes and innovations in his field and gices an example.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Effectively explain his/her opinion in the context of advertising, public relations, marketing, etc. to related persons and institutions in writing and verbal.	0
2	Designs projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the consciousness of social responsibility.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determine career goals by establishing cooperation with the sector in line with the information he/she has.	0
2	Analyze and interpret the social and global impacts of issues related with communication.	0
3	Design new knowledge and techniques using technical and theoretical knowledge and skills related to his / her 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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	11	2	22
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	5	5	25
Reading	10	3	30
Assignment (Homework)	1	20	20
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	3	20	60
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	15	45
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	49	0	232