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MODEL AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
HIY429 MODEL AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION 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 Assist.Prof. HANDE ULUSOY
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 Body parts preparation Observation, Lecture, Video
10 Reading Body construction Observation, Lecture, Video
11 Reading Aircraft coating Observation, Lecture, Video
12 Reading Body-wing combining and balancing 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

Thk, Model Uçak Bilgileri, 2001
Abbot, W.J. Aircraf and Submarines, 2018

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret basic concepts, fields of study, theories and approaches in media.
0
2
Describe current information in the field by relating them with communication theories.
0
3
Explain basic concepts regarding communication sciences.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret current events, political, cultural and economic developments by using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field within a critical context.
0
2
Associate knowledge and facts in the field with Law, Sociology, Advertisement, Cinema and Economy.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Identify new strategy and methods for the technical infrastructure and content of the types of television news and programs.
0
2
Assemble theoretical knowledge gained in the field to the technology in present day.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Create creative contents in the field.
0
2
Interpret theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Create TV Programs for several audiences by sharing the knowledge and experiences on it.
0
2
Perform as a leader or a team member in teamwork from the news production to presentation stage by fulfilling assigned tasks.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Identify basic knowledge regarding the production stages of media and technical infrastructure and creative approaches.
0
2
Research for developments, changes and innovations in the field by taking the lifelong learning as a principle.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Create new ideas and new products in collaboration with the stakeholders in the field of programming and journalism.
0
2
Organize projects and activities for the social environment with the awareness of social responsibility following the national and international cases.
0
3
Explain written, verbal and visual studies in the field by following the agenda.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply knowledge and skills gained in the field by taking legal, social and ethical responsibilities into consideration.
1
2
Show skills as in using camera, editorial process control, team leadership and producing creative content that are features of a professional.
0

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 14 2 28
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 4 5 20
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 2 5 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 49 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0