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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07931113 | Armor Systems | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 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, ballistic test video-supported instruction, material analyses, and case studies are conducted. Students have the opportunity to analyze armor structures and ballistic resistance performance. |
| 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
Concepts of ballistic protection, armor classifications and standards, armor materials (steel, ceramics, composites, aramids, etc.), multilayer armor systems, kinetic energy and penetration mechanisms, energy distribution and damping, ballistic testing methods, armor performance criteria, vehicle and personal protection armor design, manufacturing techniques, maintenance, and modern armor technologies.
Objectives of the Course
The Armor Systems course aims to teach the principles of ballistic protection, properties of armor materials, and modern armor design methods. It provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge on threat analysis, material selection, energy absorption mechanisms, and testing and evaluation processes of armor systems.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P5 | Possesses the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions | 5 |
| P6 | Can effectively present their thoughts in writing and verbally at the level of knowledge and skills, and express them in a comprehensible manner | 4 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | Analyzes the mechanical, ballistic and thermal properties of armor materials. | P.5.20 | 1 |
| O2 | Performs basic calculations to evaluate ballistic protection requirements. | P.5.21 | 1 |
| O3 | Reports armor performance based on test results. | P.6.6 | 1,7 |
| O4 | Applies production techniques used in armor systems. | P.11.13 | 1 |
| O5 | Classifies armor types according to material and conditions of use. | P.12.21 | 1 |
| O6 | Understands national and international armor standards, testing methods, and certification processes. | P.14.8 | 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 Armor Systems and Classification |
| 2 | Types of Ballistic Threats and Armor Protection Principles |
| 3 | Armor Materials I: Metal-Based Armors |
| 4 | Armor Materials II: Ceramic, Composite and Polymer-Based Armors |
| 5 | Energy Absorption, Deformation and Penetration Mechanisms |
| 6 | Passive Armor Systems and Layered Structure Design |
| 7 | Reactive Armor Systems (ERA) and Working Principles |
| 8 | Active Protection Systems (APS) and Detection Technologies |
| 9 | Armor Design: Geometry, Sloping and Weight Optimization |
| 10 | Testing Standards and Ballistic Test Methods (NIJ, STANAG) |
| 11 | Manufacturing Techniques, Assembly and Surface Treatmen |
| 12 | Inspection, Maintenance and Damage Detection Methods (NDT) |
| 13 | Armor Integration, Platform Compatibility and Logistical Requirements |
| 14 | Future Armor Technologies |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Armor Technologies - Tarık Baykara , Volkan Günay , Alparslan Demirural - 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 | 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 | P5 | P6 | P11 | P12 | P14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Analyzes the mechanical, ballistic and thermal properties of armor materials. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| O2 | Performs basic calculations to evaluate ballistic protection requirements. | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| O3 | Reports armor performance based on test results. | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| O4 | Applies production techniques used in armor systems. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| O5 | Classifies armor types according to material and conditions of use. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| O6 | Understands national and international armor standards, testing methods, and certification processes. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |