FT117 Aviation MechanicsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Pilotage (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Pilotage (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: FT117
Course Name: Aviation Mechanics
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi EVREN ÖZŞAHİN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AHMET KIRSOY
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi EVREN ÖZŞAHİN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to understand the basic concepts and principles of mechanics to pilot candidates with a broad perspective and to increase comprehension with aircraft and flight based examples.
Course Content: Fundamental Concepts
Motion in 2-D
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Work and Energy
Linear Momentum
Rotation of a Rigid Object
Angular Momentum

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Aim of the course is to provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and principles of mechanics, to strengthen an understanding of the concepts and principles.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) It is attempted that student are motivated through practical examples that demonstrate the role of physics other disciplines, including especially in aviation.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Fundamental Concepts Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
2) Fundamental Concepts Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
3) Fundamental Concepts Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
4) Motion in 2-D Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
5) Motion in 2-D Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
6) Newton’s Laws of Motion Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
7) Midterm Exam
8) Newton’s Laws of Motion Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
9) Work and Energy Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
10) Work and Energy Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
11) Linear Momentum Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
12) Linear Momentum Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
13) Rotation of a Rigid Object Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
14) Rotation of a Rigid Object Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
15) Angular Momentum Physics for Scientist and Engineers (Serway, Jewett)
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Serwey-Jewett
References: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Serwey-Jewett

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

2

Program Outcomes
1) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field and to follow current developments.
2) To develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field and to follow current developments. 3
2) To develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. 3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
Problem Solving

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Application
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Application 13 26
Midterms 1 4
Final 1 4
Total Workload 62