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Week - 1 |
The aim, scope, workflow, and evaluation criteria of the course are introduced. The individual project process to be carried out throughout the semester, the report format, presentation expectations, and the schedule are explained. The general framework of academic and technical developments in aviation and the contribution of the course to professional development are addressed. |
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Week - 2 |
Students are presented with a list of themes such as AI applications, electric propulsion, sustainable aviation fuels, advanced material technologies, new engine technologies, e-VTOL, hydrogen-powered aircraft, digital twin, and UAVs. Each student individually selects a theme; the same theme may be studied by more than one student. Topics not approved are reassessed in the following week. |
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Week - 3 |
Students conduct a literature review on their selected theme and compile recent articles and sources using academic databases. Topic consultations, source guidance, and Q&A sessions are held with students who attend the class. |
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Week - 4 |
Group A students present the preliminary research, problem definition, literature summary, and study plan on their selected theme. The presentations are evaluated through in-class Q&A and feedback. Group B serves as the audience and evaluators. |
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Week - 5 |
Group B students present the preliminary research, problem definition, literature summary, and study plan on their selected theme. The presentations are evaluated through in-class Q&A and feedback. Group A serves as the audience and evaluators. |
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Week - 6 |
Students incorporate the feedback received from the first progress presentations into their work and improve their methodology and data collection processes. |
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Week - 7 |
Students deepen their technical analyses, comparative evaluations, and case studies within the scope of their theme. |
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Week - 8 |
Students compile their findings and prepare visual and graphical materials in preparation for the second progress presentation. |
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Week - 9 |
Students finalize their presentation content and refine the methodology, findings, and discussion sections. |
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Week - 10 |
Group A students present the advanced stage of their work, including the methodology applied, findings obtained, challenges encountered, and next steps. Group B serves as the audience and evaluators. |
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Week - 11 |
Group B students present the advanced stage of their work, including the methodology applied, findings obtained, challenges encountered, and next steps. Group A serves as the audience and evaluators.
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Week - 12 |
Students make final adjustments for the final presentation and report submission. |
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Week - 13 |
Group A students present the entirety of the work carried out throughout the semester in an integrated manner, including problem definition, methodology, findings, discussion, and conclusions. Final adjustments regarding the final report are discussed. Group B serves as the audience and evaluators.
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Week - 14 |
Group B students present the entirety of the work carried out throughout the semester in an integrated manner, including problem definition, methodology, findings, discussion, and conclusions. Final adjustments regarding the final report are discussed. Group A serves as the audience and evaluators.
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Eskisehir Technical University Info Package