Department of Aerospace Engineering

AE 112 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
AE 112	SPRING	3	0	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required (Core Course)
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Q&A Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop Lecture / Presentation
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İzzet Murat Akşit
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İzzet Murat Akşit
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Hasan Totoş

Course Objectives

This course aims to present the fundamental fields and principles of aerospace engineering, to highlight their applications in the design and manufacturing of air vehicles.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Explain the basic elements of aerospace engineering systems.				X
LO2	Describe the interrelationships among different specialties in aerospace engineering.			X
LO3	Develop problem-solving and analytical thinking skills relevant to aerospace engineering.				X
LO4	Define the general concepts of aircraft design and manufacturing.		X

Course Description

This course covers introductory topics to the fundamental areas of aerospace engineering, such as aerodynamics, flight mechanics, propulsion systems, and aerospace structures.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses	X
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	The First Aeronautical Engineers	J. D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight, 9th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2014, Ch. 1	LO1
2	Fundamental Thoughts	J. D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight, 9th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2014, Ch. 2	LO1
3	Fundamental Thoughts	J. D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight, 9th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2014, Ch. 2	LO1
4	The Standard Atmosphere	J. D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight, 9th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2014, Ch. 3	LO1
5	Basic Aerodynamics	J. D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight, 9th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2014, Ch. 4	LO1
6	Basic Aerodynamics	J. D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight, 9th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2014, Ch. 4	LO2
7	Laboratory	Lab Sheet	LO3
8	Midterm		-
9	Basic Aerodynamics	J. D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight, 9th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2014, Ch. 4	LO2
10	Airfoils, Wings, and Other Aerodynamic Shapes	J. D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight, 9th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2014, Ch. 5	LO3
11	Airfoils, Wings, and Other Aerodynamic Shapes	J. D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight, 9th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2014, Ch. 5	LO3
12	Elements of Airplane Performance	J. D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight, 9th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2014, Ch. 6	LO4
13	Elements of Airplane Performance	J. D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight, 9th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2014, Ch. 6	LO4
14	Space Flight (Astronautics)	J. D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight, 9th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2014, Ch. 8	LO2
15	Propulsion	J. D. Anderson, Introduction to Flight, 9th ed. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 2014, Ch. 9	LO4
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	• J. D. Anderson Introduction to Flight 9th ed. New York NY USA: McGraw-Hill ISBN-13: 978-0073380247 2014.
Suggested Readings/Materials	• https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
Laboratory / Application	1	25			X
Midterm	1	25	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	50	X	X	X	X
Total	3	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours	1	5	5
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	1	-	-
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	10	10
Final Exam	1	15	15
		Total	120