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AİRCRAFT BODY AND FLİGHT CONTROLS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GMY343 AİRCRAFT BODY AND FLİGHT CONTROLS 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 the ability to analyze the laws of aircraft body structures during their production stages and to gain the knowledge and comprehension of flight control techniques.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects of basic concepts about aircraft body and flight controls, cabin pressurization, equipment and upholstery, flight controls, landing gear, light, water/waste, vacuum and cabin maintenance systems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Define the terms about aircraft body and flight controls.
Explain the properties of aircraft body structures.
Apply the working steps of flight control systems.
Prepare the aerodynamic drawings of flight control systems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Aerodynamic of Aircraft and Flight Controls Lecture & Question and Answer
2 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Body structures– Aircrafts Lecture & Question and Answer
3 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurization Lecture & Question and Answer
4 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Air Conditioning and Cabin Pressurization Lecture & Question and Answer
5 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Electric Power Lecture & Question and Answer
6 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Equipment and Upholstery Lecture & Question and Answer
7 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Fire Protection Lecture & Question and Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Flight Controls Lecture & Question and Answer
10 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Fuel Systems Lecture & Question and Answer
11 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Hydraulic Power Lecture & Question and Answer
12 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Protection from ice and raining Lecture & Question and Answer
13 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Landing Gear Lecture & Question and Answer
14 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Lights, Oxygen, Pneumatic/Vacuum Lecture & Question and Answer
15 Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook Water/waste, cabin maintenance systems Lecture & Question and Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Bugdayci, H. (1987) Ucus Kumanda Sistemleri, Kuyruk Takimi Ders Notu. Istanbul: I.T.U. Ucak ve Uzay Bil. Fak.
SRTechnics , Modules 11 Aircraft Structures and systems, Cat B1, Sep. 2002

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.
1
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 10 3 30
Reading 5 5 25
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 6 10 60
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 10 50
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 55 0 235
Total Workload of the Course Unit 235
Workload (h) / 25.5 9,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 9,0