Name of the Course Unit	Code	Year	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CIVIL AVIATION MANAGEMENT (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION
BASIC AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE & HISTORY	CAM105	1	1	3+0	3.0	7.0

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
1-Textbooks and Reference Books: "Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students" by T.H.G. Megson: A widely recognized textbook offering an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles of aircraft structural analysis. "Fundamentals of Aerodynamics" by John D. Anderson, Jr.: Provides a solid foundation in aerodynamics, which is crucial for understanding aircraft structures. "Composite Materials for Aircraft Structures" by Alan Baker, Stuart Dutton, and Donald Kelly: Essential for understanding the use of composite materials in modern aircraft design. 2-Technical Manuals and Handbooks: Aircraft-specific maintenance manuals: Offer detailed insights into the practical aspects of aircraft structures. FAA's "Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Alterations" (AC 43.13-1B/2B): A valuable resource for understanding standard practices in aircraft maintenance and repair. Case Studies: 3-Real-world case studies of aircraft structural failures and successes: These help students understand practical challenges and solutions in aircraft structural design and maintenance. Software Tools: 4-CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software like CATIA or SolidWorks: Useful for design and visualization of aircraft structures. FEM (Finite Element Method) analysis tools: For stress analysis and structural simulations. Multimedia Resources: 5-Instructional videos and documentaries on aircraft design and structure: Visual aids can enhance understanding of complex concepts. Online courses and webinars from platforms like Coursera, edX, or industry-specific websites. Industry Reports and Journals: 6-Publications from organizations like the AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) for the latest industry trends and research findings. Guest Lectures and Industry Visits: 7-Inviting industry experts for guest lectures.

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

1-Textbooks and Reference Books:

"Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students" by T.H.G. Megson: A widely recognized textbook offering an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles of aircraft structural analysis.
"Fundamentals of Aerodynamics" by John D. Anderson, Jr.: Provides a solid foundation in aerodynamics, which is crucial for understanding aircraft structures.
"Composite Materials for Aircraft Structures" by Alan Baker, Stuart Dutton, and Donald Kelly: Essential for understanding the use of composite materials in modern aircraft design.

2-Technical Manuals and Handbooks:

Aircraft-specific maintenance manuals: Offer detailed insights into the practical aspects of aircraft structures.
FAA's "Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Alterations" (AC 43.13-1B/2B): A valuable resource for understanding standard practices in aircraft maintenance and repair.
Case Studies:

3-Real-world case studies of aircraft structural failures and successes: These help students understand practical challenges and solutions in aircraft structural design and maintenance.
Software Tools:

4-CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software like CATIA or SolidWorks: Useful for design and visualization of aircraft structures.
FEM (Finite Element Method) analysis tools: For stress analysis and structural simulations.
Multimedia Resources:

5-Instructional videos and documentaries on aircraft design and structure: Visual aids can enhance understanding of complex concepts.
Online courses and webinars from platforms like Coursera, edX, or industry-specific websites.
Industry Reports and Journals:

6-Publications from organizations like the AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) for the latest industry trends and research findings.
Guest Lectures and Industry Visits:

7-Inviting industry experts for guest lectures.

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