ASE200 SUMMER PRACTICE I
| Course Code: | 3840200 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 0 (0.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 2.0 |
| Department: | Aerospace Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr ANNA PRACH |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Course objectives depend on the certification course, and may include one of more of the objectives listed below:
- Students will be able to learn how to build a model glider.
- Students will be able to learn basic operation principles of UAVs (drones), their components, sensors, system design, flight mechanics, drone control, meteorology.
- Students will be able to learn the air traffic control procedures; drone navigation, flight plan, operation envelope.
- Students will be able to learn about UAV’s avionics systems, radio control, ground station and software, autopilot and manual control.
- Students will be able to learn about drone operational safety, emergency procedures, risk assessment, aviation law.
Course Content
Students are required attend and pass a certification course on aircraft modelling, drone piloting or similar. The main requirement for the company that provides certification courses is that the company is certified by the local Civil Aviation Authority. Students must receive the approval from the course coordinator before attending the certification courses.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course learning outcomes depend on the certification course, and may include one of more of the learning outcomes listed below:
- Knowledge of basic aircraft components, understanding of main structural elements of a fixed wing aircraft. ?Building a glider model.
- Knowledge of drone operating principles, components, systems.
- Basics of drone flight dynamics and control, avionics systems.
- Aviation law, safety management, situational awareness, meteorology, communications and navigation.
- Practical knowledge on radio control and operating drones.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | ability to apply basic knowledge in mathematics, science, and engineering in solving aerospace engineering problems | ✔ | |||
| 2 | ability to analyze and design aerospace systems and subsystems | ✔ | |||
| 3 | ability to reach knowledge required to solve given problems and utilize that knowledge in solving them | ✔ | |||
| 4 | ability to follow advancements in their fields and improve themselves professionally | ✔ | |||
| 5 | ability to communicate and participate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution