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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07930101 | Weapon Systems Design | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+2+0 | 5 | 5 |
| 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, CAD/CAE design exercises, computer-lab modeling and simulation, prototyping (small-scale/virtual), technical drawing and detailed part design, case studies, group projects and presentations, and continuous assessment are applied. Students experience system design workflows using CAD tools and validation software. |
| 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
System requirements and mission analysis; concept generation and design methodologies; mechanical structures and material selection; firing mechanisms and barrel/chassis design principles; control-electronics integration (sensors, actuators, data buses); safety, security and human-machine interface (HMI); tolerancing, manufacturability and cost assessment; prototyping, testing and verification; documentation and design standards.
Objectives of the Course
The Weapon Systems Design course aims to teach the design process, engineering principles, and performance requirements of weapon and firing systems. Students will acquire core competencies in system-level requirements analysis, concept design, mechanical and electronic integration, safety and ergonomics evaluation, and prototyping processes.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P4 | Effectively uses information technologies related to their profession (software, programs, animation, etc.) | 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. | 5 |
| P12 | Possesses the ability to select, apply, and develop materials, production methods, and testing processes used in the arms industry and related technological fields | 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 | Creates a weapon part/system model in a CAD environment. | P.4.6 | 7 |
| O2 | Applies basic design principles in weapon systems. | P.11.5 | 1,7 |
| O3 | Makes operational designs of weapon parts according to their production processes. | P.12.13 | 1,7 |
| O4 | Understands the process by which weapon parts will be produced. | P.12.14 | 1 |
| O5 | It designs in accordance with ergonomics and safety standards. | P.14.3 | 1,7 |
| O6 | Documents the design according to quality standards. | P.14.4 | 7 |
| ** 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 | Definition of Weapon Systems and Introduction to Design Process |
| 2 | Systems Design Approach and Requirements Analysis |
| 3 | Conceptual Design and System Architecture Development |
| 4 | Mechanical Structure and Body Design Principles |
| 5 | Barrel and Firing Subsystem Design Parameters |
| 6 | Feeding, Ejection and Magazine Mechanism Design |
| 7 | Sighting Systems and Optical Integration |
| 8 | Recoil, Balance and Vibration Analysis |
| 9 | Material Selection, Surface Treatments and Durability Design |
| 10 | Safety Systems, Fail-Safe Principles and User Safety |
| 11 | Ergonomics, Maintainability and Modular Design |
| 12 | Prototype Development, Testing and Verification Processes |
| 13 | Production Planning, Cost Analysis and Quality Assurance |
| 14 | Ethics, Legal Regulations, Sustainable Design and Project Presentations |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Small Arms and Ballistics - Faruk Güner - 2019 |
| MIL-STD STANDARDS | |
| SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute) Standard | |
| C.I.P. (Commission Internationale Permanente) Standard |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | 1 | 15 (%) |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 35 (%) |
| 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 | 17 | 17 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| 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 | P4 | P11 | P12 | P14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Creates a weapon part/system model in a CAD environment. | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| O2 | Applies basic design principles in weapon systems. | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| O3 | Makes operational designs of weapon parts according to their production processes. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| O4 | Understands the process by which weapon parts will be produced. | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| O5 | It designs in accordance with ergonomics and safety standards. | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| O6 | Documents the design according to quality standards. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |