ECTS - Introduction to Aircraft
Introduction to Aircraft (APM101) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Aircraft | APM101 | 1. Semester | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | . |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | Establishing aviation fundamentals for new students |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Aircraft performance and flight parameters, Flight motions and details, Aircraft flight rules and calculations, Aircraft performance parameters, Aircraft engines, Airport calculations and design |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft Performance Parameters and Flight History | |
| 2 | Aircraft Flight Parameters, weight, external and internal forces and drag polar | |
| 3 | Take off, stall velocity, lift off velocity ,take off time and take off distance | |
| 4 | Climbing angle and climbing vertical velocity | |
| 5 | Cruise flight,range and flight time | |
| 6 | Declining motion,gliding,endurance and approaching | |
| 7 | Turning Motion of Aircrafts | |
| 8 | Landing of aircraft,landing stall velocity, landing distance | |
| 9 | Fuel consumptions of aircraft in flight history | |
| 10 | Classification off aircrafts according to their performance parameters | |
| 11 | Turbojet, turbofan, propellers | |
| 12 | Commercial Airplanes | |
| 13 | Airport runaway distance calculations | |
| 14 | Airport design |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Introduction to Aircraft Performance, Selection, and Design Francis J. Hale |
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| Other Sources | 2. Class notes |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 14 | 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 10 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 3 | 20 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 23 | 80 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Understands and applies the basic concepts of mathematics and physics. | |||||
| 2 | Knows and applies the theoretical and practical concepts of basic electricity and electronic circuits. | |||||
| 3 | Knows the computer architecture, data buses, and analog/digital devices of the aircraft in detail. | |||||
| 4 | Identifies aircraft materials and hardware, and uses this knowledge in maintenance. | X | ||||
| 5 | Installs all avionics equipment, troubleshoots faults, performs disassembly and replacement, and conducts tests. | |||||
| 6 | Knows and applies the maintenance, repair, and overhaul standards of aircraft electrical and electronic systems and components. | |||||
| 7 | Uses the technical knowledge, skills, and modern maintenance tools required for avionic maintenance practices. | X | ||||
| 8 | Works in multidisciplinary environments and demonstrates individual and teamwork skills. | |||||
| 9 | Communicates effectively in oral and written forms in multiple languages (English, Turkish, etc.). | |||||
| 10 | Recognizes the necessity of lifelong learning, accesses information effectively, and follows innovations in science and technology. | |||||
| 11 | Acts with professional and ethical responsibility. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | |||
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | |||
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | |||
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | |||
| Total Workload | 0 | ||