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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07921112 | UCAV Technologies | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 2+2+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| 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, and case analyses cover integrated weapon systems, targeting systems, and mobile firing systems. Students have the opportunity to analyze the mission-planning and control principles of armed UAV (SİHA) systems. |
| 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
Classification and historical development of UAVs/SİHAs, aerodynamic principles, flight control systems, propulsion systems, sensor and camera technologies, data transmission and control links, weapon integration and mission systems, ground control stations, automatic flight and mission planning software, maintenance and safety protocols, and next-generation autonomous UAV technologies.
Objectives of the Course
The UAV Technologies course aims to teach the fundamental operating principles, system components, and mission concepts of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). It provides students with theoretical and technical knowledge on flight dynamics, control systems, weapon integration, mission planning, and data link technologies.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| 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 | 4 |
| P3 | Keeps up with current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively | 5 |
| P11 | Possesses the ability to design and implement systems, components, and processes related to their field, taking into account security, quality, efficiency, and cost factors. | 4 |
| P14 | Acting with a sense of responsibility while observing national and international standards, regulations, and ethical principles in the workplace. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Describes the basic components and functions of UCAV systems. | P.1.14 | 1 |
| O2 | Evaluates ballistic and shooting performance factors for SIHA. | P.1.15 | 1 |
| O3 | Explains the general SIHA system architecture. | P.3.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Explains the ammunition integration and control principles of SIHAs. | P.11.7 | 1 |
| O5 | Analyzes the usage areas of aerospace products in the defense industry. | P.13.2 | 1 |
| O6 | Evaluates aviation safety and legal regulations. | P.14.5 | 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 | Introduction to UCAV Technologies, History and Development |
| 2 | Classification of UAVs and UCAVs (Mini, Tactical, MALE, HALE) |
| 3 | Aerodynamic Principles and Flight Control Fundamentals |
| 4 | Airframe Structure, Material Technologies and Manufacturing Methods |
| 5 | Propulsion Systems: Piston, Turboprop and Jet Engines |
| 6 | Avionics Systems and Sensor Technologies |
| 7 | Communication Systems and Data Links (Link-16, SATCOM) |
| 8 | Flight Control Systems, Autopilot and Mission Computers |
| 9 | Weapon Integration and Types of Munitions |
| 10 | Target Detection, Tracking and Guidance Systems |
| 11 | Ground Control Stations and Mission Planning Software |
| 12 | UCAV Maintenance, Fault Diagnosis and Post-Mission Analysis |
| 13 | Electronic Warfare and Countermeasure Systems |
| 14 | Swarm UCAV Technologies and AI-Assisted Systems |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Basic Information and Areas of Use - Haydar Ates, Murat Duzgun -2020 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 10 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| 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 | 22 | 22 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P11 | P13 | P14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Describes the basic components and functions of UCAV systems. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O2 | Evaluates ballistic and shooting performance factors for SIHA. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| O3 | Explains the general SIHA system architecture. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O4 | Explains the ammunition integration and control principles of SIHAs. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| O5 | Analyzes the usage areas of aerospace products in the defense industry. | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| O6 | Evaluates aviation safety and legal regulations. | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |