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NİĞDE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES - UNMANNED VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
COURSE DESCRIPTION
1. SEMESTER COURSES
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Compulsory ATA1015 ATATURK PRINCIPLES AND THE HISTORY OF REVOLUTION I 2 0 2
The aim of the Atatürk Principles and History of the Revolution course is to cover the following topics: Revolution and related concepts; The collapse of the Ottoman Empire; Reform movements in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century; Intellectual movements aimed at saving the state in the last period of the Ottoman Empire; The situation of the Ottoman Empire at the beginning of the 20th century; The situation of the country after the Armistice of Mondros; The period of preparation for the National Struggle; The opening and activities of the Grand National Assembly; Political and military developments after the opening of the Grand National Assembly.…
Compulsory İAT1001 INTRODUCTION TO UNMANNED VEHICLE SYSTEMS 2 1 5
An overview and historical development of unmanned vehicle systems. Classification and applications of unmanned aerial, land, and maritime vehicles. Basic system components: mechanical structure, propulsion systems, power sources, sensors, and embedded control units. Sensing, positioning, and situational awareness (GPS, IMU, camera, LiDAR, etc.). Fundamental control and navigation concepts. Levels of autonomy and mission planning approaches. Inter-vehicle and ground station communication. Introduction to simulation environments. Safety, ethics, and legal regulations in unmanned systems. Covers application examples such as agriculture, defense, logistics, and environmental monitoring and cleanup.
Compulsory İAT1003 MATHS 2 0 4
Basic Concepts, Definition of Number Sets, Odd and Even Numbers, Positive and Negative Numbers, Consecutive Numbers, Prime Numbers, Relatively Prime Numbers, Prime Factorization, Factorial, Place Value, Divisor and Remainder Relationship and Divisibility, GCD and LCM, Rational Numbers, Decimal Numbers
Compulsory İAT1005 PROGRAMMING 2 2 5
In this course, students will acquire practical skills by working on variables, control structures, functions, data structures, and fundamental algorithms. Additionally, they will gain general knowledge regarding robot programming with Python, the fundamentals of ROS (Robot Operating System), and autonomous robot applications. Furthermore, the course aims to foster the fundamental programming and algorithmic thinking skills that contribute to the development of sustainable technologies.
Compulsory İAT1007 BASIC ELECTRONICS 3 0 4
Concepts of conductors, insulators, and semiconductors; basic electrical quantities (current, voltage, power, resistance); Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws; DC and AC circuit analysis; passive circuit components (resistors, capacitors, inductors); active circuit components (diodes, BJT and FET transistors); rectifier and regulator circuits; soldering techniques; use of measuring instruments (oscilloscope, multimeter) and computer-aided circuit simulation applications.
Compulsory İAT1009 DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS 3 0 5
This course will cover data types, an introduction to data sources, data collection methods, organizing and cleaning collected data, and analyzing it using basic statistical methods, as well as data visualization and interpreting the results of the analysis.
Compulsory TDL1011 TURKISH LANGUAGE I 2 0 2
Language and Languages: Language-Nation Relationship, Language-Culture Relationship; Languages ​​of the World and the Place of the Turkish Language among World Languages; Language Families in terms of their Origins; Historical Development of the Turkish Written Language; Old Turkish, Middle Turkish, Divanü Lügat-it Türk, Atabetü'l-Hakayık, Khorezm Turkish, Old Turkish (Old Anatolian Turkish); New Turkish Period, Modern Turkish Period, Western (Southwestern Turkish), Turkish (Turkey), Eastern (Northern) (Eastern Turkish), Karatay Turkish, Phonetics, Sound and Sound…
Compulsory YDL1013 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I 3 0 3
The following are the structures and vocabulary taught in this period: the use of the verb "to be"; possessive adjectives; nouns (countable-uncountable, singular-plural); adjectives; imperative forms; present tense; prepositions of place and time; present continuous tense; sentences with "can"; pronouns; past tense; the use of "was/were"; vocabulary including days of the week; numbers from 1 to 100; country names; colors; frequently used adjectives; names of professions; names of months; family-related words; weather and seasons.
2. SEMESTER COURSES
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Compulsory ATA1016 ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTION II 2 0 2
This book examines the major political, economic, social, and cultural phenomena of the Ottoman Empire from the 19th century to the end of the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923, along with fundamental academic interpretations of these phenomena.
Compulsory İAT1002 COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 2 1 5
Communication systems, their types, the areas where they are most needed, etc.
Compulsory İAT1004 UNMANNED VEHICLE SYSTEMS DESIGN 2 1 5
Introduction to unmanned systems and design methodology; mission analysis and requirements management; system architecture; structural design and analysis; propulsion and drivetrain selection; energy management and battery technologies; sensor and payload integration; weight and balance calculations; autonomous control system architectures; testing, verification, and performance analysis.
Compulsory İAT1006 MACHINE LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS 2 1 4
It covers data preprocessing, supervised learning (regression and classification), unsupervised learning (clustering and dimension reduction), and model evaluation and selection techniques. It enables students to apply fundamental machine learning algorithms to real-world datasets.
Compulsory İAT1008 ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION 3 1 5
Basic concepts of robotic process automation, process analysis, task definition, use of RPA tools (UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, etc.), workflow design, error management, security, and ethical considerations.
Compulsory İAT1010 SENSORS AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS 2 1 4
Basic principles of sensors; temperature, pressure, acceleration, ultrasonic, GPS, IMU, and camera sensors; microcontrollers (Arduino, STM32, ESP32); data acquisition; analog-to-digital conversion; signal processing; wireless data transmission; and fundamentals of embedded software.
Compulsory TDL1012 TURKISH LANGUAGE II 2 0 2
Word groups, the literal, figurative, and metaphorical meanings of words, idioms, reduplications, terminology, grammatical errors, Turkish sentence structure, sentence elements, sentence analysis, written expression types such as novels, articles, essays, and poems, examples of presentations, reports, and minutes, writing petitions, business letters, and resumes (CVs), and types of expression such as conversation and debate.
Compulsory YDL1014 FOREIGN LANGUAGE II 3 0 3
This course, based on and continuing from Foreign Language I, covers Past Tense; was/were; comparative adjectives; Future Tense, enabling students to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to current life (information about themselves, their families, work and immediate environment, shopping, etc.), to be able to directly convey familiar information in a clear and understandable manner when necessary, and to describe themselves, their education, their immediate environment, and situations directly related to their needs using basic level expression.…
3. SEMESTER COURSES
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Compulsory İAT2001 IMAGE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES 2 2 4
In this course, students will be introduced to the basic properties of digital images, image formats, and image processing methods, and will apply fundamental techniques such as image enhancement, filtering, and edge and object detection. In addition, the course will cover the processing of images obtained from unmanned vehicles and the interpretation of the results.
Compulsory İAT2003 AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS 2 1 3
The structure of autonomous systems, perception-decision-action loop, sensor fusion, control algorithms, path planning, obstacle detection, machine learning-based decision mechanisms, levels of autonomy, safety and ethical principles.
Compulsory İAT2005 GUIDED STUDY 1 0 2 2
Identifying topics for guided research, literature review methods, project planning and time management, data collection and analysis processes, report writing techniques, and the development of presentation and evaluation skills.
Elective İAT2007 3D MODELING AND DESIGN 2 1 4
The course covers basic geometric modeling techniques and surface and solid modeling principles. It focuses on part design for unmanned aerial/ground vehicles, assembly processes, and model preparation for 3D printers.
Elective İAT2009 INTRODUCTION TO AUGMENTED REALITY 2 1 4
Introduction and Basic Concepts, the AR Software Ecosystem, Using AR SDKs, AR Applications in Industry, Interaction and User Experience
Elective İAT2011 MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2 1 4
Introduction to information systems and basic concepts; hardware and software infrastructures; database management systems (DBMS) and data mining; telecommunications and network technologies; enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, SCM); decision support and expert systems; information security and cyber threats; cloud computing architecture; information systems ethics and legal regulations.
Elective İAT2013 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN 2 1 4
Introduction to CAD systems; interface usage; 2D drawing commands; dimensioning and tolerancing; layer management; basics of solid modeling (3D); assembly operations; technical drawing generation; rendering; design of unmanned vehicle parts in CAD environment.
Elective İAT2015 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGY 2 1 4
The “Fundamentals of Information and Network Technology” course covers the most basic building blocks needed to understand how the digital world works. It is a comprehensive introductory course that explores the intersection of hardware and software and teaches how data is transferred securely and quickly from one point to another.
Elective İAT2017 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION MANAGEMENT 2 1 4
The concept and importance of digital transformation, developing a digital strategy, levels of digital maturity, cloud computing, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on businesses, digital leadership, change management, and the planning and implementation of digital transformation projects.
Elective İAT2019 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION 2 1 4
Concept and development of automation; sensors and transducers; pneumatic and electropneumatic systems; motors and drives; PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) hardware structure; PLC programming languages (Ladder logic); industrial communication protocols; basics of SCADA and HMI; troubleshooting in automation systems; occupational health and safety.
Elective İAT2021 ADVANCED SENSORS 2 1 4
Introduction to advanced sensor technologies; sensor classifications and operating principles; smart sensors and micro-sensor (MEMS) systems; sensor signal processing and data analysis; sensor applications in industrial automation and robotics; sensor integration and calibration methods.
Elective İAT2023 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING AND ALGORITHMS 2 1 4
Introduction to computer programming techniques and programming languages, Algorithms and flowcharts, Introduction to C++ programming, Fundamentals of C++, Selection structures, Loops, Functions, Arrays, Pointers, Structures, Input - Output operations, Characters and strings, File processing, Advanced topics.
Elective İAT2025 CAREER PLANNING 2 0 2
Career Development and Processes, Occupational and Industry Analysis, Setting Career Goals, Career Management and Personal Branding,
Elective İAT2027 PROFESSONEL ETHICS AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT 2 0 2
The definition, importance, and fundamental principles of professional ethics; ethical values and responsibilities in the workplace; ethical dilemmas and methods for resolving them; the concept of quality management, its historical development, and standards; the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM); the structure of the ISO 9001 quality management system; continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and the relationship between ethics and quality.
Elective İAT2029 CYBER SECURITY 2 1 4
Fundamentals of cybersecurity, network security, cryptography, authentication, access control, security in IoT and autonomous systems, types of cyber threats, defense mechanisms, risk management, data privacy, security policies.
Elective İAT2031 FLIGHT DYNAMICS AND CONTROL 2 1 4
Throughout this course, students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of flight dynamics, including the atmosphere and air properties (pressure, temperature, density, wind), basic flight principles and aerodynamic forces (lift, weight, thrust, drag), airfoils and lift coefficient, aircraft axes and motions (roll, pitch, yaw), flight control surfaces (aileron, elevator, rudder, flap) and their functions, structural components of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) (fuselage, wing, motor, propeller, landing gear), motor and propulsion systems used in UAVs (electric, gasoline, jet), flight control systems and autopilot architecture, sensors and feedback systems (IMU, GPS, barometer, pitot tube, magnetometer), PID control algorithm and flight stabilization, autonomous flight modes (waypoint tracking, takeoff-landing, hover), ground station software and telemetry data, emergency management and failure modes, UAV regulations, flight permits and safe flight operations, and finally pre-flight preparation, flight planning, and post-flight analysis processes on a weekly basis; throughout the semester, theoretical knowledge will be supported by simulation practices, field studies, case analyses, and a term project, enabling students to comprehend the flight dynamics of unmanned aerial vehicles, understand flight control systems, and gain the ability to conduct safe flight operations.
Compulsory İAT2049 INTERNSHIP 0 0 5
This course enables students to gain professional knowledge, skills, and experience at a workplace relevant to their field of study. Students gain firsthand experience with organizational culture, business processes, professional practices, and work discipline.
4. SEMESTER COURSES
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Compulsory İAT2002 UNMANNED VEHICLE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND APPLICATIONS 2 2 4
Basic concepts of project management; Agile and Waterfall management models for unmanned systems; stakeholder analysis; scope and time management (WBS/Gantt); budgeting and resource planning; quality control processes; aviation and unmanned systems legislation (DGCA etc.); risk management; documentation techniques; project presentation and reporting methods; interdisciplinary teamwork and case studies.
Compulsory İAT2004 UNMANNED VEHICLE FIELD APPLICATIONS 2 1 3
Introduction to unmanned vehicle technologies, classification of land, air, and sea vehicles, mission planning and control systems, sensor and communication infrastructures, field data collection and analysis methods, application scenarios (search and rescue, agriculture, defense, logistics), simulation, and real-world field applications.
Compulsory İAT2006 GUIDED STUDY2 0 2 2
Elaborating on the project topic, applying research methods, conducting data collection and analysis processes, interpreting findings, developing conclusions and recommendations, writing a scientific report, and applying presentation techniques.
Elective İAT2008 CLOUD COMPUTING 2 1 4
Introduction to cloud computing and basic concepts; cloud architecture and deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid); service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS); virtualization technologies; cloud storage solutions and databases; cloud network infrastructure; cloud security and identity management; resource management and auto-scaling in cloud computing; cloud computing economics; introduction to container technologies and sample scenarios.
Elective İAT2010 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 2 0 2
The course covers the concept of the environment, ecosystems, types of environmental pollution, conservation of natural resources, waste management, water and air quality, climate change, sustainable development, environmental legislation, and environmental management systems.
Elective İAT2012 DIGITAL TWIN AND APPLICATION EXAMPLES 2 1 4
The course covers Digital Twin architectures, the collection of sensor data, and its transmission to cloud platforms. It focuses on the use of Digital Twin technology for performance monitoring, predictive maintenance, and mission simulations of unmanned vehicles.
Elective İAT2014 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 4 0 4
Types of Innovation, Types of Entrepreneurship, Startup Financing, Business Plan/Preparing a Business Plan to Start a New Business, The Local, National, and International Context of Entrepreneurship.
Elective İAT2016 INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) 2 1 4
The concept of IoT, its architecture, IoT communication protocols (MQTT, HTTP, CoAP), wireless network technologies (Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, NB-IoT), sensor networks, cloud-based data processing, IoT security, and IoT-based unmanned system applications.
Elective İAT2018 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 2 0 4
The historical development of occupational health and safety; the Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331; workplace accidents and occupational diseases; the concept of workplace safety; fundamental elements of workplace safety; the concepts of hazard and risk; the concept of occupational health; physical risk factors; health and safety signs; fire.
Elective İAT2020 ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANING 2 1 4
The definition, importance, and evolution of enterprise resource planning (ERP); integrated management of business functions; the architecture and modules of ERP systems; integration of production, finance, accounting, human resources, and the supply chain; ERP software applications, project management and the implementation process, success factors, and current ERP trends.
Elective İAT2022 PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3 0 4
Professional terminology, reading articles, review of grammar rules; forming interrogative sentences; introduction to passive voice and the structures of passive sentences in different tenses; subordinate clauses such as relative, adverbial, temporal, disjunctive, and conditional clauses; conjunctions and their use in sentences and paragraphs; professional terminology; reading comprehension and translation; self-expression; preparing reports and presentations.
Elective İAT2024 PROBLEM SOLVING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 2 1 4
The ability to analyze the root causes of problems using systematic methods, Learning the philosophy and approaches of continuous improvement (Kaizen, PDCA, Six Sigma, etc.), Developing teamwork, data analysis, and process management skills,
Elective İAT2026 ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION APPLICATIONS 2 1 4
Fundamental concepts of robotic systems, robot types and components, motion and control systems, sensor and actuator integration, industrial automation structure, PLC and control algorithms, fundamentals of robot programming, robot-automation integration, and industrial application examples.
Elective İAT2028 CYBER PHYSICAL SYSTEMS 2 1 4
Cyber-physical systems integrate digital and analog devices, interfaces, networks, computer systems, and the like with the natural and human-made physical world. The inherently interconnected and heterogeneous combination of behaviors in these systems makes their analysis and design an exciting and challenging task. The aim of the cyber-physical systems course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental principles and basic applications of cyber and physical systems. The main focus is on physical process models, finite state machines, computation, transducers between physical and cyber units, human-machine interaction, and digital networks. The content planned to be outlined for the course includes the following topics: fundamental concepts, basic devices and sensors, embedded programming data processing and compression, networks and protocols, off-the-shelf platforms, programming fundamentals, programming for data storage and communication, wearable devices, human-machine interfaces, robots, and embedded systems.
Elective İAT2030 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING 2 1 4
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Definitions, history, areas of application, expert systems and knowledge-based systems, unsupervised learning: clustering and dimension reduction methods (K-Means, PCA).
Elective İAT2032 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2 1 4
This course explains the importance of information systems and technology in the business world, why and how the business world uses information systems, and how business objectives shape information systems and technology. Career topics include business management systems; E-Business: How the business world uses information systems; Gaining a competitive advantage through information systems; Achieving business excellence and customer intimacy; E-Commerce: Digital markets, digital goods, the decision-making process, and information systems.
Compulsory İAT2050 INTERNSHIP 0 0 5
This course enables students to gain professional knowledge, skills, and experience at a workplace relevant to their field of study. Students gain firsthand experience with organizational culture, business processes, professional practices, and work discipline.
Elective USD2056 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND VOLUNTEER 1 1 4
The concept of social responsibility, as the name suggests, refers to individuals’ responsibilities toward society. It can be defined as the fulfillment of the responsibilities that individuals must assume in order to maintain social balance within society. In other words, social responsibility refers to the coming together of individuals, civil society organizations, and the private sector in society to act toward a common goal without considering profit or personal gain. Volunteering is a two-way process that contributes to the psychosocial development of young people. In addition to the social benefits derived from volunteer work, the interpersonal skills of the young people participating in these activities develop; they grasp the meaning of sharing, learn teamwork and cooperation, gain new life experiences, have the opportunity to meet people with diverse backgrounds, learn how to organize, become familiar with various institutions, gain a better understanding of society and the world, develop their values, and build self-confidence. Social responsibility is carried out entirely on a voluntary basis and is aimed at encouraging society to do good, fostering generosity, and inviting people to be sensitive to specific issues. With a sense of social responsibility, it is possible to mitigate negative situations that may arise in society. Through this course, students will learn to address social issues, raise awareness among young people, and understand the importance of generosity and solidarity in carrying out volunteer activities.