ECTS - Basic Aerodynamics (Module 8)
Basic Aerodynamics (Module 8) (APM108) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Basic Aerodynamics (Module 8) | APM108 | 2. Semester | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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 | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | SHY-66 Module-8 |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Physics of the Atmosphere, Aerodynamics, Theory of Flight, Flight Stability and Dynamics |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), application to aerodynamics (Module 8.1) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 2 | Week-2 International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), application to aerodynamics (Module 8.1) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 3 | Airflow around a body; Boundary layer, laminar and turbulent flow, free stream flow (Module 8.2) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 4 | Relative airflow, upwash and downwash , vortices, stagnation (Module 8.2) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 5 | The terms: camber, chord, mean aerodynamic chord, angle of attack, wash in and wash out, fineness ratio, wing shape and aspect ratio (Module 8.2) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 6 | The terms: profile (parasite) drag, induced drag, centre of pressure; Thrust, Weight (Module 8.2) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 7 | Aerodynamic Resultant; Generation of Lift and Drag: Angle of Attack (Module 8.2) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 8 | Lift coefficient, Drag coefficient, polar curve, stall; Aerofoil contamination including ice, snow, frost (Module 8.2) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 9 | Relationship between lift, weight, thrust and drag (Module 8.3) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 10 | Glide ratio; Steady state flights, performance (Module 8.3) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 11 | Theory of the turn; Influence of load factor: stall (Module 8.3) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 12 | Flight envelope and structural limitations; Lift augmentation (Module 8.3) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 13 | Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active and passive) (Module 8.4) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
| 14 | Longitudinal, lateral and directional stability (active and passive) (Module 8.4) | Download of course notes from Moodle, reading the course notes. |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. ICAT Module-8 |
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| 3. TTS Module 8 | |
| Other Sources | 2. Module 8 Lecture Notes |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 20 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 10 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 2 | 90 |
| Toplam | 4 | 120 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 50 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 50 |
| 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 | Have knowledge about aviation and basic sciences. | X | ||||
| 2 | Works in coordination with team members under time pressure. | |||||
| 3 | Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and skills acquired in his/her field in his/her professional life. | |||||
| 4 | Solves unpredictable and complex problems encountered in aviation activities with an analytical perspective. | |||||
| 5 | Conveys solution proposals regarding national/international issues related to his/her field in written and oral form in international languages. | |||||
| 6 | Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the level required by the field. | |||||
| 7 | Reads, understands and prepares documents such as sketches, diagrams, graphics, technical drawings, etc. that define the subject. | X | ||||
| 8 | Accesses, archives and keeps up-to-date technical/administrative documents and books, databases and other information sources related to the field. | |||||
| 9 | Has professional ethics and sense of responsibility in the stages of collecting/interpreting/announcement/implementing data related to his/her field in accordance with the rules. | |||||
| 10 | Has professional ethics and occupational safety awareness, prioritizing the safety factor in her/his work. | |||||
| 11 | Uses the techniques, skills and modern maintenance tools necessary for maintenance practices. | |||||
| 12 | Interprets results from various sources and measurements and applies corrective measures where appropriate. | |||||
| 13 | He/she applies his/her knowledge practically by utilizing the manufacturer's instructions. | |||||
| 14 | Improves himself/herself in social, cultural and historical fields. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 5 | 80 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Total Workload | 132 | ||