Weapons Industry Technician
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Weapons Industry Technician
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Weapons Industry Technician
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07910105 | Fundamentals of Weapon Systems | 2026 | Autumn | 1 | 2+2+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lectures, visual presentations, simulation and video-assisted instruction, case analysis, classroom discussions, and project-based learning are applied. Students have the opportunity to analyze the operating principles of weapon systems through digital tools. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites for this course. |
| Coordinator | Lect. Mehmet AKSOY |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Emre ÜNAL |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Emre ÜNAL | T-219 | [email protected] | 7405 | Tuesday 13:00-15:00 |
Course Content
Fundamentals of weapon technology, basic principles of physics, types of firearms and shooting principles, ammunition structure and types, barrel structure and ballistics, firing mechanisms and trigger systems, magazine, feeding and extraction mechanisms, recoil and gas systems, sighting systems, locking and safety mechanisms, firearm maintenance and safe handling, aiming techniques, and principles of shooting safety.
Objectives of the Course
Fundamentals of Weapon Systems is a course designed to introduce students to the basic operating principles, types, mechanisms, and ammunition varieties of firearms. It enables students to understand the historical development of weapon technology, safe firearm handling rules, and the fundamental principles of shooting. In addition, the course provides knowledge of ballistics, sighting systems, and safe shooting techniques, aiming to enhance students'theoretical and technical knowledge and skills.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession | 5 |
| P5 | Possesses the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions | 4 |
| P14 | Acting with a sense of responsibility while observing national and international standards, regulations, and ethical principles in the workplace. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Recognize and apply the basic physical units (SI) and unit conversions. | P.1.3 | 1,7 |
| O2 | Explains the concepts of work, energy and power with examples and shows the solution of simple problems with energy equations. | P.1.4 | 1,7 |
| O3 | Examines Weapon Parts in detail and understands their purpose. | P.1.8 | 1,7 |
| O4 | Applies disassembly and assembly of weapon parts. | P.1.9 | 7 |
| O5 | Classifies weapon types according to their physical structure and usage areas. | P.1.26 | 1 |
| O6 | Explains basic mechanical concepts such as force, velocity and acceleration and makes simple calculations. | P.5.3 | 1,7 |
| O7 | Analyzes muzzle velocity, recoil and ballistic behavior. | P.5.5 | 1,7 |
| O8 | Compares the performance effects of different ammunition types. | P.5.6 | 1,7 |
| O9 | Understands the standards according to which shooting and testing procedures are performed. | P.14.1 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Physical quantities, units, vectors, kinematics |
| 2 | Force and Newton's Laws |
| 3 | Work, energy, power, and momentum |
| 4 | Rotational motion, projectile motion, and torque. |
| 5 | Introduction and Fundamentals of Firearm Technology |
| 6 | Types of Firearms, Firing Principles and Ammunition Types |
| 7 | Barrel Structure and Ballistics Science |
| 8 | Firing Mechanisms and Trigger Systems |
| 9 | Magazines, Feeding and Ejection Mechanisms |
| 10 | Recoil Systems and Gas Mechanisms |
| 11 | Sighting Systems and Optics |
| 12 | Firearm Safety and Safeguard Mechanisms |
| 13 | Ammunition Types and Characteristics |
| 14 | Firearm Standards, Quality Control and Test Methods |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Small Arms and Ballistics--Faruk Güner-2019 |
| SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute) Standard | |
| C.I.P. (Commission Internationale Permanente) Standard | |
| MIL-STD STANDARDS | |
| Serway R.A., 2015. Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1, Palme Publishing. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P5 | P14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Recognize and apply the basic physical units (SI) and unit conversions. | - | - | - |
| O2 | Explains the concepts of work, energy and power with examples and shows the solution of simple problems with energy equations. | - | - | - |
| O3 | Examines Weapon Parts in detail and understands their purpose. | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | Applies disassembly and assembly of weapon parts. | 5 | - | - |
| O5 | Classifies weapon types according to their physical structure and usage areas. | 5 | - | - |
| O6 | Explains basic mechanical concepts such as force, velocity and acceleration and makes simple calculations. | - | - | - |
| O7 | Analyzes muzzle velocity, recoil and ballistic behavior. | - | 4 | - |
| O8 | Compares the performance effects of different ammunition types. | - | 3 | - |
| O9 | Understands the standards according to which shooting and testing procedures are performed. | - | - | 5 |