Fall Semester /First Semester/First Year
Course Title Description
General physics – AVE 111: It covers a wide range of material including Physics and Measurement, Motion in One Dimensions, Vectors, The Laws of Motion, Applications of Newton`s Law, Work and Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy.
Calculus I – MATH 101: Preliminary topics in Calculus such as functions and properties and its graphs, some special functions especially trigonometric functions and their graphs, basic limit applications and differentiations.
Academic Debate – DBT 101: This course is designed to develop students’ abilities and skills in academic communication and debate.
Advanced English – ELT 103: This course reinforces academic writing skills. The emphasis is on the writing process in which students go through many stages from brainstorming and outlining to producing a complete documented piece of writing.
Kurdology I – KUR 105: It covers a wide range of topics including the territorial extent of Kurdistan, the ethnic and geographical extent of Kurdistan, Numerical extent of the Kurds, the geography of Kurdistan and the Physical aspect.
Engineering Drawing – ME 117: This course introduces students to technical drawing as a means of professional engineering communication. It will cover sketching, line drawing, shape description, projections, drawing standards, Isomeric view, sections, and dimensioning.
Computer Programming and Algorithm – ME 104: This course covers a wide range of topics including Introduction to Programing, Data Concepts, Input and Output, Operators, Structured Programming, Selection, Repetition and Programmer Functions.
Spring Semester/Second Semester/First Year
Engineering Mechanics – AVE 122I: This course deals with bodies at rest or in a state of constant motion covering topics such as forces, moments, equilibrium, trusses, and friction.
Computer Drawing – AVE 124: This course provides an introduction to engineering drawing principles and practices by computer for aviation engineering applications including creating and interpreting technical drawings crucial for the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of aircraft and related systems.
Air Law – AVE 123: This course provides an Introduction to the history of aviation, developments, and issues such as airports, flight organizations, and aircraft types.
Computer Drawing – AVE 124: This course is continuation of ELT 103, which is build the oral, reading and writing English skills of non-native speakers of English of Aviation Engineering department students, in order to prepare for specific academic work in English. It teaches advance level of students the language and skills they need to understand and work in the world of computers.
Technical English – ELT 102: Technical English – ELT 102: Technical English provides English language instruction for students who are pursuing vocational and technical education.
Kurdology II – KUR 106: This course is a continuation of Kurdology I. A further study of history of Kurdistan and Kurds as well as major events and figures in after-Islam period.
Non-Technical Elective / Turkish Language – TUR 121: This is course provides a basic introduction to the Turkish language and allows the students to grasp the elementary requirements for learning the language.
Calculus II – MATH 102: It covers a wide range of topics including Quadratic, Cubic, Exponential Logarithmic and Hyperbolic functions, the inverse of these functions and their graphs, Limits, Continuity and Derivatives and some Applications.
General Chemistry – AVE 121: This course provides an introduction to atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermodynamics, and chemical equilibrium.
Fall Semester/Third Semester / Second Year
Strength of Material – AVE 201: This course covers a range of topics including concepts of stress and strain, displacements of axially loaded members, bending, shear, and torsion stresses, combined stresses, and deflections.
Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics) – AVE 202: This course introduces the dynamics of particles, two- and three-dimensional dynamics of rigid bodies, moment of inertia, work and energy, impulse and momentum for rigid bodies.
Introduction to Aviation Engineering – AVE 203: The course is designed to introduce the student to the field of aviation engineering, program objectives, disciplines that make up aviation engineering, with some focus on flight theory.
Fundamentals of Electric and Electronics – AVE 204: The course introduces the fundamentals of electrical, electronic and digital theory including essential knowledge in power systems required onboard aircraft.
Engineering Thermodynamics – AVE 205: This course deals with a range of topics including the concepts and definitions of thermodynamic systems, tables of thermodynamic properties, work and heat.
Engineering Mechanics I – AVE 122: This course deals with bodies at rest or in a state of constant motion covering topics such as forces, moments, equilibrium, trusses, and friction.
Engineering Math I – AVE 206: This course focuses on a range of topics including Ordinary Differential Equations, The Linear Second-Order Equation, The Laplace Transform Matrix, Terminology and Special Matrices.
Non-Technica Elective / Marketing – BUS 221: This course covers the concepts and topics related to marketing function and management, the qualitative and quantitative aspects of marketing management.
Spring semester/Forth Semester/Second Year
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics – AVE 121: It covers the basics of aerodynamics including the concept of lift and drag, source panel method, Kutts-Joukwski theorem, and Aerodynamic characteristics of airfoils.
Mechanical Vibrations – AVE 212: This course covers the properties of oscillatory motion, Derivation of governing differential equations, Free and damped vibrations, and harmonically excited motion.
Fluid Mechanics – AVE 213: This course focuses on a range of topics including fluid properties, conservation equations and their applications, dimensional analysis and similarity, and two-dimensional inviscid flow.
Measurements and Instrumentations – AVE 214: It covers topics such as statistical analysis of experimental data, uncertainty analysis, various statistical distributions and test of goodness of fit, correlation coefficient and multivariable regression.
Aircraft Structural Materials – AVE 215: This course includes subjects such as structural materials in the aircraft industry, structure of crystalline solids, imperfections in solids, and the mechanical properties.
Engineering Math II – AVE 216: It covers a range of topics such as Laplace transformation, applications to solutions of ordinary differential equations, Fourier series, and half range expansion.
Non-Technical Elective / Entrepreneurship and Innovation – AVE 207: This course focuses on the different stages related to the entrepreneurial process, including business model innovation, small business management as well as strategies that improve performance.
Fall Term/ Fifth Semester/Third Year
Aircraft Performance – AVE 301: It focuses on the principles and calculations related to the performance characteristics of aircraft including takeoff and landing distances, climb rates, cruise performance, and fuel efficiency.
Numerical Methods – AVE 302: This course introduces the numerical techniques essential for solving engineering problems in aviation. Students will learn methods such as finite difference, finite element analysis, and numerical integration. Emphasis will be placed on programming skills and the use of software tools to implement these methods.
Automatic Control – AVE 303: This course covers the principles and applications of automatic control systems in aviation. Students will learn about control theory, system modeling, feedback mechanisms, and stability analysis.
Gas Dynamics – AVE 304: This module covers the behavior of gases in motion in the context of high-speed flow including the governing equations of the compressible flow with focus on their application in aviation engineering.
Digital Logic Systems – AVE 305: It covers a range of topics including Boolean Algebra and Logic Functions, minimization of Boolean functions using algebraic, Karnaugh map.
Technical Elective / Hydraulics and Pneumatics – AVE 415: It provides an understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Students will explore the principles of fluid mechanics, system design, components, and operational functionality.
Spring Term/Sixth semester/Third Year
Aircraft Structure – AVE 311: In this Course, students will learn about aircraft structural mechanics and also learn to calculate the stress and strain using simplified procedures for structural analysis.
Machine Element Design – AVE 312: It focuses on the principles and methodologies for designing mechanical components used in aircraft and related systems.
Propulsion Systems – AVE 313: The course focuses on the fundamentals and the operation of propulsion systems including the basics of reciprocating engines and jet propulsion systems.
Aircraft Stability and Control – AVE 314: This course aims to present an integrated treatment of the basic elements of aircraft stability, flight control, and autopilot design.
Heat Transfer – AVE 315: The course introduces and explores heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation in Liquids, gases, and solids. Dimensional analysis will be explained and used in heat transfer applications.
Internship and Training – AVE 318: The students will be exposed to the professional aspects of the course and learn directly from the field. This improves the skills and competencies and provides opportunities for future employment.
Technical Elective/ Composite Material – AVE 416: The course covers topics intended to introduce various aspects of composite materials. Design and mechanical behavior of composite materials will be introduced.
Fall Term/Seven Semester /Fourth Year
Aircraft Design – AVE 401: It covers the principles and processes involved in the design of aircraft and related systems. Students explore the entire design cycle, from conceptualization and preliminary design to detailed design and prototyping.
Avionic Systems – AVE 402: This course explores the design, functionality, and integration of avionic systems in modern aircraft. Students will study key components, including communication, navigation, and flight control systems.
Aircraft Maintenance Systems – AVE 403: It introduces students to the fundamentals of aircraft maintenance. The course covers the aircraft systems components and explains the maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques with emphasis on safety and reliability.
Research Methodology – AVE 404: This course provides an overview of research methodologies applicable to aviation engineering. Students will explore qualitative and quantitative research techniques, data collection methods, and statistical analysis.
Technical-Elective / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle – AVE 309: It focuses on the design, operation, and application of drones and other unmanned systems. Students will learn about the various types of UAVs, their components, and the technologies.
Fundamentals of Aviation Management – AVE4 407: It provides an overview of the key principles and practices involved in managing aviation operations. Students explore topics such as airline management, airport operations, regulatory frameworks, and aviation economics.
Spring Term/Eighth Semester/Fourth Year
Aviation Safety – AVE 412: It provides students with a foundational understanding of key safety principles and concepts, helping them cultivate a strong safety mindset.
Aircraft Navigation Systems – AVE 413: This course provides an exploration of aircraft navigation systems, focusing on the principles and technologies used in modern aviation. Students will study the fundamentals of navigation theory, including GPS, inertial navigation, and radio navigation aids.
Graduation Project – AVE 414: This course allows students to engage in a comprehensive project that integrates their knowledge and skills in aviation engineering.
Technical Elective / Rotary Wing Aircraft – AVE 418: This course provides a fundamental overview of rotary wing aircraft, focusing on design, operation, and performance. Students will explore the aerodynamic principles governing helicopters and other rotary wing vehicles.
Technical Elective / Aeroelasticity – AVE 317: This course explains the fundamental principles of aeroelasticity, focusing on the relation between aerodynamic forces, structural response, and material behavior in aviation applications.
