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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operator

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UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATOR PROGRAM

UAV systems are aerial vehicles that can move remotely or automatically on a flight plan with programming. Today, unmanned aerial vehicles develop and continue their development with important features such as high maneuverability, advanced electronic systems, low visibility on radar and useful load carrying capacities. Considering the statements of the world public opinion and defense experts in military, it is estimated that the warplanes that are currently being developed will be the last manned warplanes, but in civilian uses, it is thought that its usage will increase day by day. For this reason, there is a need for qualified trained personnel to carry out the design, production, operation, operator, maintenance and repair activities of the unmanned aerial vehicles, which are also intensely worked in our country.

In this context, our program was opened in 2019, with the prospect of training qualified personnel in the field of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operator Program, and it started active education in 2020-21 academic year.

OUR GRADUATED STUDENTS
will be work effectively in sectors such as;

Defense industry
Military Applications
Surveillance and Discovery
Air Rescue
Search and rescue
Fire Fighting Applications
Aerial Photography
Urban transformation
Creating Land and City Models
Logistics
Weather monitoring, Emission Measurements
Precision Farming Practices
They will be able to work effectively in sectors such as spraying.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

İskenderun Technical University Iskenderun Vocational School Unmanned Aircraft Technology and Operator Program offers undergraduate education. The Associate Degree curriculum was renewed in accordance with the Bologna process.

Why to choose the Unmanned Aircraft Technology and Operator Program?

Need for qualified trained personnel to carry out the design, production, operation, opertor, maintenance and repair activities of unmanned aerial vehicles in our country.
Raising staff to support our country, which is successful in the aviation industry that has developed with our deep-rooted experience and opportunities,
Young, dynamic and productive teaching staff,
Contemporary and world-class compatible curriculum,
Wide range of jobs for graduates,
Solving the industry compliance problem thanks to integration with the business world (IDE)

İSTE Vocational Training in the Workplace (VTP)

Our students who graduated from İSTE Unmanned Aircraft Technology and Operator Program, started to develop themselves in the business life and become a successful individual by adapting more comfortably, and soon afterwards, the VTP program has become an application that attracts great attention by business people.

Talents and skills that our graduate students will have and make a difference in their field;

Having the ability to collect, analyze and interpret data required for possible developments by following the advancing technology in the field of UAV Systems,
To be able to use the unmanned aerial vehicle manually or automatically,
Having the qualifications to plan the system design for unmanned aerial vehicle,
To have the ability to use the knowledge acquired in the fields of mathematics, science and curriculum effectively in R&D activities,
To be competent in both team work and individual studies in UAV Systems R&D, production, test, maintenance and repair duty areas,
Realizing the design by making computer aided drawing for unmanned aerial vehicle,
To realize the design, installation and maintenance of electrical control circuits,
Having features like microcontroller programming.

Department Information

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operation
Language	Turkish
Program Director	Asst. Prof. Dr. Ceyda KÖK
Program Instructors	Asst. Prof. Dr. Osman KÜMÜK, Asst.Prof.Dr. Mustafa ÇAKIR


Program Secretary	Hulusi ÖZCAN
Program Time (Year)	2
Max.Program Time (Year)	4
Program Quota	40

Internships Status	Have
Graduate Degree	Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator
ÖSYM type	TYT

History
The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operation Program (Full-time) began teaching at the Iskenderun Vocational School in the 2020-21 academic year.

Qualification Awarded
The students who successfully complete the program are awarded Associate of Science on Mechatronics.
Admission Requirements
It is determined by OSYM in accordance with relevant regulations of YOK.
Higher Grade Transition
Students may transfer horizontally or vertically in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Graduates of the department may qualify for placement in the following faculty departments through a vertical transfer exam: Aviation Electrical and Electronics Engineering Pilot Training Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Aircraft Body and Engine Maintenance Aeronautical Engineering
Graduation Requirements
To graduate students need to take 120 AKTS/ECTS credits of courses, succeed in them and achieve required graduation GPA which is decided by University Senate .

Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Graduates; Defense Industry, Military Applications, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Air Rescue, Search and Rescue, Firefighting Applications, Aerial Photography, Urban Transformation, Creation of Land and City Models, Logistics, Weather Monitoring, Emission Measurements, Precision Agriculture Applications, and Pesticide Spraying.
Assessment and Grading
The students are subjected to various evaluation methods such as exam(s), homework, project(s), practice(s) and final exam. The evaluation methods include: written exam(s), true-false test(s), short-answered test(s), multiple-choice test(s), oral exam(s), homework, project(s), designs(s), portfolio, and performance duties (application/laboratory/workshop/field work/seminar/presentation/term paper/dissertation). This part is explained in detail on the individual course information page for each course. All exams and other activities are graded based on 100 points. The midterm and final exams represent 40% and 60% of the final grade, respectively. However, a student who gets a grade below 30 out of 100 is graded as FF. A student obtaining one of the grades of (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB), (CC), (G), and (B) is considered successful in that course. To enter exams, students must meet following requirements that are specifically outlined in “İskenderun Technical University Regulation for Vocational and Undergraduate Education and Examination”: a) Enrolment for the course in question, b) At least 70% attendance of the course, c) At least 80% attendance of the practices in the course, d) Successfully completing practical projects. Other matters related to learning and exams are given in “Iskenderun Technical University Regulation for Vocational and Undergraduate Education and Examination”. Grade conversion is carried out from the 100 grade scale into the Letter grade scale and 4 point grade scale using the table given below for Bachelor’s Degree Programs at Iskenderun Technical University. Grade in Points Status 90-100 AA 4.00 Pass 80-89 BA 3.50 Pass 70-79 BB 3.00 Pass 65-69 CB 2.50 Pass 60-64 CC 2.00 Pass 55-59 DC 1.50 Failed* 50-54 DD 1.00 Failed* 40-49 FD 0.50 Failed 39 and below FF 0.00 Failed - Students who receive a grade of C or higher in a course are considered to have passed that course if their grade point average for the academic year is 2.00 or higher. G: Successful in non-credited courses, internship, industry based training, professional orientation program, and the practice, K: Unsuccessful in non-credited courses, internship, industry based training, professional orientation program, and the practice, M: Exempt, B: Successful.

Learning Outcome

Explains and applies the fundamental scientific and technical concepts used in courses related to the field of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

Possesses the ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both verbally and in writing.

Act with a sense of social responsibility, occupational health and safety, professional ethics, and sensitivity to cultural values.

It explains the fundamentals of unmanned aerial vehicle technology, propulsion and energy systems, basic electrical and electronic systems, aerodynamics, air traffic control, and maintenance and repair processes.

Identifies, defines, and develops solutions for problems encountered in technical operations and unmanned aerial vehicle operations.

Implements production stages during the assembly process; uses quality control units, equipment, and measurement and repair tools.

Performs the installation, operation, and basic maintenance of the provided systems..

It develops awareness in career management and lifelong learning.

Knows the regulations implemented in Turkey and around the world regarding unmanned aerial vehicles and explains the relevant instructions.

It uses computer software and information technologies at the level required by unmanned aerial vehicle technology.

Knows the types of materials used in unmanned aerial vehicles, the advantages they offer, and their production methods.

Works responsibly in individual and multidisciplinary teams.

Prospective Student:
Electronics and Automation Department

Program Name	Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operation
Duration of Study	2
Score Type	TYT
General Quota	40
Special Conditions and Explanations	*Students who meet the requirements are offered the option of Vocational Training in the Workplace (VTP). Students who will spend their final academic term in practical training at workplaces benefit from this program in the 4th semester of their associate degree program and in the 8th semester of their bachelor's degree program. The assessment of the period spent in the workplace is conducted jointly with the company where the integration takes place.
Language of Instruction	Turkish
Preparatory Class	There is no preparatory class.
Internship	30-day internship
Number of Teaching Staff	2
Education and Teaching Model	Common Courses (Technology Literacy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Turkish Language I and II, English I and II, Principles of Atatürk and History of the Revolution I and II) Distance learning is available for other courses, while face-to-face education is provided for the rest.
The Location Where the Unit Conducts Education and Training	Iskenderun Technical University Iskenderun Vocational School Tepe Campus, 31200 Iskenderun, HATAY
Unit Address	Iskenderun Technical University Iskenderun Vocational School Tepe Campus, 31200 Iskenderun, HATAY
Student Exchange Programs	Erasmus+Mevlana+Farabi
State Hostel Information	There are dormitories for female and male students belonging to the Student Housing Institution in Iskenderun.
Scholarship Information	There are meal grants and dormitory grants available within the quota.
Part-Time Work Opportunity	Part-time work opportunities are available within the quota.

Iskenderun Technical University Iskenderun Vocational School Department of Electronics and Automation/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operation Program 2025-2026 Academic Year Curriculum
1st Grade 1st Semester
Course Code	Course Name	Course Name in English	Mandatory/Elective (M/E)	Theoretical	Application	Credit	AKTS	Full-time/ Distance learning
TUR1-1101	Türk Dili I	Turkish Language I	Z	2	0	2	2	Distance learning
AİİT1-1101	Atatürk İlkeleri ve İnkılap Tarihi I	Ataturk's Principles and History of the Turkish Revolution I	Z	2	0	2	2	Distance learning
İNG1-1101	İngilizce I	English I	Z	2	0	2	2	Distance learning
TOY1-1101	Teknoloji Okuryazarlığı	Technology Literacy	Z	2	0	2	2	Distance learning
TEE1-1111	Temel Elektrik ve Elektronik	Basic Electrical and Electronics	Z	2	2	3	6	Full-time
İHA1-1111	İnsansız Hava Aracı Sistemlerine Giriş	Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems	Z	2	0	2	5	Full-time
İHA1-1113	Teknik Çizim	Technical Drawing	Z	4	2	5	6	Full-time
ÖLT1-1111	Ölçme Tekniği	Measuring Technique	Z	2	2	3	5	Full-time
Total				18	6	21	30
1st Grade, 2nd Semester
Course Code	Course Name	Course Name in English	Mandatory/Elective (M/E)	Theoretical	Application	Credit	AKTS	Full-time/ Distance learning
TUR1-1202	Türk Dili II	Turkish Language II	Z	2	0	2	2	Distance learning
AİİT1-1202	Atatürk İlkeleri ve İnkılap Tarihi II	Ataturk's Principles and History of the Turkish Revolution II	Z	2	0	2	2	Distance learning
İNG1-1202	İngilizce II	English II	Z	2	0	2	2	Distance learning
YOG1-1202	Yenilikçilik ve Girişimcilik	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	Z	2	0	2	2	Distance learning
ALP1-1200	Algoritma ve Programlama	Algorithm and Programming	Z	2	2	3	5	Full-time
İHA1-1200	Temel Aerodinamik	Basic Aerodynamics	Z	4	0	4	5	Full-time
İHA1-1210	Hava Aracı Malzeme ve Donanım	Aircraft Materials and Equipment	Z	4	2	5	6	Full-time
İHA1-1206	Bilgisayar Destekli Modelleme	Computer Aided Modeling	Z	4	2	5	6	Full-time
Total				22	6	25	30
2nd Grade 1st Semester
Course Code	Course Name	Course Name in English	Mandatory/Elective (M/E)	Theoretical	Application	Credit	AKTS	Full-time/ Distance learning
KRP1-2301	Kariyer Planlama	Career Planning	Z	2	0	2	2	Full-time
İHA1-2311	İnsansız Hava Aracı Operasyonları	Unmanned Aircraft Operations	Z	4	2	5	5	Full-time
İHA1-2313	İnsansız Hava Aracı Tasarımı	Unmanned Aircraft Design	Z	2	2	3	5	Full-time
İHA1-2315	Bakım Uygulamaları	Maintenance Applications	Z	2	2	3	6	Full-time
İHA1-2319	İtki Sistemleri	Propulsion Systems	Z	4	0	4	4	Full-time
İHA1-2333	Dijital Teknikler ve Elektronik Alet Sistemleri	Digital Techniques and Electronic Tool Systems	Z	4	2	5	6	Full-time
Total
UNIVERSITY COMMON ELECTIVE COURSE POOL
ÜSO0-2300	Anayurt Güvenliği	Homeland Security	S	2	0	2	2	Uzaktan
ÜSO0-2387	İnsansız Hava Aracı Talimatları	Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Instructions	S	2	0	2	2	Full-time
ÜOS0-2329	İletişim	Communication	S	2	0	2	2	Full-time
Total							30
2nd Grade 2nd Semester
Course Code	Course Name	Course Name in English	Mandatory/Elective (M/E)	Theoretical	Application	Credit	AKTS	Full-time/ Distance learning
İME1-2400	İşletmede Mesleki Eğitim	Vocational Education in Business	S	5	0	5	30	Full-time
Total				5	0	5	30
Course Code	Course Name	Course Name in English	Mandatory/Elective (M/E)	Theoretical	Application	Credit	AKTS	Full-time/ Distance learning
STJ1-2400	Staj	Internship	S	0	0	0	8	Full-time
SOCIAL ELECTIVE COURSE POOL I
ETK1-2402	Etik	Ethics	S	2	0	2	2	Full-time
İSG1-2402	İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği	Occupational Health and Safety	S	2	0	2	2	Full-time
SOCIAL ELECTIVE COURSE POOL II
GNÇ1-2402	Gönüllülük Çalışmaları	Volunteering Studies	S	1	2	2	4	Full-time
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE COURSE POOL I
Course Code	Course Name	Course Name in English	Mandatory/Elective (M/E)	Theoretical	Application	Credit	AKTS	Full-time/ Distance learning
İHA1-2420	İnsansız Hava Aracı Uygulamaları	Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Applications	S	2	2	3	4	Full-time
PRT1-2400	Proje Tasarımı	Project Desing	S	2	2	3	4	Full-time
KMM1-2400	Kompozit Malzemeler	Composite materials	S	2	2	3	4	Full-time
İHA1-2408	Uçuş Performansı	Flight Performance	S	2	2	3	4	Full-time
İHA1-2422	Pervane Aerodinamiği	Propeller Aerodynamics	S	2	2	3	4	Full-time
BDÜ1-2400	Bilgisayar Destekli Üretim	Computer Aided Manufacturing	S	2	2	3	4	Full-time
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE COURSE POOL II
Course Code	Course Name	Course Name in English	Mandatory/Elective (M/E)	Theoretical	Application	Credit	AKTS	Full-time/ Distance learning
İHA1-2406	Bakım Prosedürleri	Maintenance Procedures	S	2	2	3	3	Full-time
NİU1-2400	Nesnelerin İnterneti ve Uygulamaları	Internet of Things and Applications	S	2	2	3	3	Full-time
İHA1-2426	Gaz Türbinli Motorlar	Gas Turbine Engines	S	2	2	3	3	Full-time
İHA1-2402	Pistonlu Motorlar	Piston Engines	S	2	2	3	3	Full-time
EDS1-2408	Enerji Depolama Sistemleri	Energy Storage Systems	S	2	2	3	3	Full-time
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE COURSE POOL III
Course Code	Course Name	Course Name in English	Mandatory/Elective (M/E)	Theoretical	Application	Credit	AKTS	Full-time/ Distance learning
İHA1-2424	Havacılık Yönetimi	Aviation Management	S	2	0	2	3	Full-time
YEK1-2400	Yenilenebilir Enerji Sistemleri	Renewable Energy Systems	S	2	0	2	3	Full-time
ÜRP1-2400	Üretim ve Planlama	Production and Planning	S	2	0	2	3	Full-time
YZT1-2400	Yapay Zeka Teknikleri	Artificial Intelligence Techniques	S	2	0	2	3	Full-time
ÜBP1-2406	3B Tasarım ve Prototipleme	3D Design and Prototyping	S	2	0	2	3	Full-time
VBG1-2402	Veri Bilimine Giriş	Introduction to Data Science	S	2	0	2	3	Full-time
Total
Grand Total							120
NOTE: Students are offered two options in the 4th semester: 1) Those who meet the requirements complete the 4th semester by taking the Vocational Training in the Workplace course. Students taking the Professional Training in the Workplace course will not take the Internship course. 2) Students who do not meet the requirements for taking the “Professional Training in the Workplace” course or who choose not to take it will complete the 4th semester by selecting elective courses, including the Internship course, to complete 30 ECTS credits.