Information Package

Master's of Defence Electronics and Software with Thesis

SEY525

ROCKET AND MISSLE DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND TECHNOLOGIES

Course Code
SEY525
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learns the working principles of rocket engine.
  2. Learns Chemical Fuel, Electric Rocket, Electro thermal, Electrostatic, Electromagnetic, Solar Radiated Propulsion and Nuclear Engines.
  3. Learn Rocket and Missile Systems Design Principles and Methods
  4. Learn design verification and validation
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone.
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Emergence, Definition and Classification of Rocket and Missile Systems
2nd Week Rocket and Missile Systems Design Principles and Methods
3rd Week System Level Technologies and Design Used
4th Week Propulsion Systems (Engines) and Working Principles
5th Week Guidance Systems and Working Principles
6th Week Control Systems and Working Principles
7th Week Warheads and Working Principles
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Plug Systems and Working Principles
10th Week Aerodynamics and Structural Design
11th Week Establishing the Design and Development Process
12th Week Requirements Determination and Architectural Design
13th Week Design Verification and Validation for Rocket and Missile Systems
14th Week Life Cycle of Rocket and Missile Systems
Recommended or Required ReadingMissile Guidance and Control Systems, Springer,George M.Siouris, 2004
Rockets and Missiles: The Life Story of a Technology, A. Bowdoin Van Riper, 2004
IEEE Standard for Application and Management of the Systems Engineering Process, IEEE Std 1220- 1998
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 9 126
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 10 10
Project 1 30 30
Total Work Load287
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.56
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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