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 | 1. 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 | Has the theoretical background necessary to analyze operational situations encountered during flight. | |||||
| 2 | Critically evaluates flight safety, airspace management, and crisis scenarios. | |||||
| 3 | Develops applicable strategic solutions in emergency situations. | |||||
| 4 | Possesses knowledge of flight safety, meteorology, flight planning, and emergency management. | |||||
| 5 | Analyzes technical and environmental problems encountered during flight and produces appropriate solutions. | |||||
| 6 | Applies risk management strategies for emergency situations. | |||||
| 7 | Takes responsibility for effective decision-making and conducting safe operations in various flight scenarios. | |||||
| 8 | Has knowledge of task sharing, communication protocols, and team dynamics in flight crews. | |||||
| 9 | Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms with flight crews. | |||||
| 10 | Collaborates actively within the team and fulfills assigned responsibilities. | |||||
| 11 | Ensures operational safety in multi-crew flights through effective cooperation and communication. | |||||
| 12 | Has knowledge of flight operations management, leadership principles, and crisis management. | |||||
| 13 | Demonstrates leadership in flight planning and operational processes. | |||||
| 14 | Manages teams and uses resources efficiently. | |||||
| 15 | Assumes responsibility for decision-making and guiding flight operations during crises. | |||||
| 16 | Has knowledge of national and international aviation regulations, safety standards, and ethical principles. | |||||
| 17 | Acts in accordance with ethical rules and legal regulations during flight duties. | |||||
| 18 | Complies with safety standards. | |||||
| 19 | Bears responsibility for acting in accordance with ethical principles and regulations in the aviation sector. | |||||
| 20 | Has knowledge of professional development tools and performance evaluation methods. | |||||
| 21 | Evaluates own flight performance and identifies areas for improvement. | |||||
| 22 | Plans personal professional development goals. | |||||
| 23 | Takes responsibility for continuous development with a lifelong learning approach. | |||||
| 24 | Has knowledge of flight simulations, air traffic management, and navigation systems. | |||||
| 25 | Applies learned knowledge in simulator applications and real flight conditions. | |||||
| 26 | Successfully manages crisis scenarios in a simulation environment. | |||||
| 27 | Demonstrates responsibility for operational decision-making by applying skills acquired through simulation-based training. | |||||
| 28 | Has knowledge of commercial flight operations, multi-crew systems, and flight safety procedures. | |||||
| 29 | Carries out duties and assumes operational responsibilities in advanced flight scenarios. | |||||
| 30 | Applies crew coordination and aircraft management processes. | |||||
| 31 | Assumes responsibility for leadership, safety, and management in commercial flight operations. | |||||
| 32 | Acquires an accredited ATPL (Frozen) CPL/IR(A) pilot license with international validity approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). | |||||
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 | ||