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	Prof. SEZER CİHAN KESKEN
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.			2
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.		1
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.			2
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.			2
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.			2
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.			2
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.			2
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.		1
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.			2
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.		1
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.				3
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.				3
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.				3
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.				3
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.			2

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