Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1IHA103İHA MALZEME BİLGİSİ2+2+03330.07.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Drone Technology and Operations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to introduce the engineering materials used in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), teach the principles of material selection, and provide knowledge about metallic, polymeric, ceramic and composite materials used in UAV systems. The course also aims to enable students to evaluate the effects of material properties on UAV performance and durability.
Course Content Fundamentals of materials science, atomic structure of materials, mechanical and physical properties, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, polymers, ceramics, composite materials, lightweight materials used in aerospace applications, material selection criteria, corrosion, wear, fatigue, environmental effects, and applications of engineering materials in unmanned aerial vehicle systems.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is conducted through lectures, question-and-answer sessions, discussions, case studies, problem-solving activities and visual learning materials. Technical videos, scientific publications and real-life aerospace applications are used to support learning and improve students' analytical skills in engineering material selection.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Adem Arı adem.ari@ankarabilim.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Lecture presentations, weekly lecture notes, selected documents from ASTM and ISO standards, technical reports on aviation materials, scientific articles, and supplementary resources.
Course Notes Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations, selected ASTM and ISO standards, aerospace material reports, scientific articles and supplementary course materials.
Documents Ders sunumları, haftalık ders notları, ASTM ve ISO standartlarından seçilmiş dokümanlar, havacılık malzemeleri ile ilgili teknik raporlar, bilimsel makaleler ve yardımcı kaynaklar.
Assignments Gerekli görüldüğünde malzeme seçimi, kompozit malzemeler ve havacılık uygulamalarına yönelik kısa araştırma ve değerlendirme ödevleri verilebilir.
Exams Dersin değerlendirilmesi bir ara sınav (%40) ve bir yarıyıl sonu sınavı (%60) ile yapılacaktır.

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %10
Engineering %35
Engineering Design %10
Science %20
Field %25

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 12 2 24
Assignments 2 3 6
Presentation 1 4 4
Mid-terms 1 4 4
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the properties, application areas, and basic manufacturing methods of materials used in unmanned aerial vehicles.
2 Apply the basic principles of material selection, measurement, processing, use, and storage.
3 . Explain the general classification and fundamental properties of engineering materials.
4 Explain the mechanical, physical, and technological properties of metals and metal alloys.
5 Explain the mechanisms, causes, types, and prevention methods of corrosion.
6 Explain the structures, properties, and applications of composite materials in UAV systems.
7 Explain the basic principles, materials, and engineering applications of three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Materials Science Review basic engineering materials Lecture notes
2 Physical Properties and Production Methods of Pure Iron Review the properties of pure iron Lecture notes
3 Chemical Structure and Phases of Iron Review iron phases Lecture notes
4 Steel Production Review steel production methods Lecture notes
5 Iron–Carbon Equilibrium Diagram Review the iron-carbon phase diagram Lecture notes
6 Differences Between Pure Iron, Steel and Cast Iron Review the classification of metallic materials Lecture notes
7 Strength, Ductile and Brittle Materials Review mechanical properties Lecture notes
8 Midterm Examination Review Weeks 1–7 Lecture notes
9 Material Processing and Joining Methods Review material processing methods Lecture notes
10 Fasteners and Their Applications Review fastener types Lecture notes
11 Measurement Techniques for Materials Review measuring instruments Lecture notes
12 Introduction to Composite Materials Review composite materials Lecture notes
13 Metal Matrix Composites Review composite structures Lecture notes
14 Composite Material Manufacturing Methods Review composite manufacturing methods Lecture notes

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16
All 5 5 5 5 5 5
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant