Bachelor’s program in Unmanned Aerial Systems Engineering
Program Description
The Bachelor of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Engineering program at Alnoor University is a modern engineering program aimed at preparing specialized engineers in the design, development, operation, and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and their various applications. The program integrates aeronautical engineering, electronics, control systems, artificial intelligence, communications, embedded systems, image processing, and remote sensing, enabling graduates to develop innovative technological solutions that serve the civil, industrial, agricultural, environmental, and humanitarian sectors, while adhering to international safety standards and regulations governing the operation of unmanned aircraft.
Program Objectives
- Preparing engineers who possess scientific knowledge and practical skills in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems engineering.
- Develop students’ abilities in the design and development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
- Enabling students to design control, navigation, and communication systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Developing skills in using artificial intelligence and computer vision in aerial applications.
- Enhancing students’ capabilities in analyzing meteorological data and remote sensing.
- Promoting occupational safety principles and compliance with regulations governing the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Supporting scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in unmanned aviation technologies.
Awarded Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Aerial Systems Engineering (B.Sc.).
Qualification Level
- Level 6 of the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF), or its equivalent, in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Special Admission Requirements
Students are admitted in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the approved admission criteria, provided that they satisfy the admission requirements.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Requirements for the Award of the Bachelor's Degree:
- Completion of all required credit hours.
- Successful completion of all courses.
- Commitment to university regulations and instructions.
- Completion of the field training requirements, if applicable.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Prior learning or coursework completed at recognized educational institutions may be credited in accordance with the applicable regulations and instructions of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Alnoor University.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
By the end of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Design and development of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and their mechanical and electronic components.
- Development of control systems and autonomous navigation for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
- Integration of sensors, communication systems, and positioning technologies (GPS/GNSS) into aerial platforms.
- The use of artificial intelligence and computer vision in tracking, monitoring, and analyzing aerial images.
- Operation, maintenance, and testing of unmanned aerial vehicles in accordance with safety and quality standards.
- Using engineering software to simulate and analyze the performance of aviation systems.
- Engineering project management related to unmanned aerial vehicles and preparation of technical reports.
- Compliance with professional ethics and national and international legislation related to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF)
| Learning Domain | Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) |
|---|---|
| Knowledge and Understanding | Familiarity with aerospace engineering, electronics, control systems, communications, and artificial intelligence. |
| Skills | Systems design, programming, simulation, operation and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicles. |
| Application | Developing and operating innovative solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in various applied fields. |
| Values | Commitment to safety, professional ethics, teamwork, and innovation. |
Course and Program Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Course | Knowledge | Skills | Application | Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flight Dynamics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Control systems | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Embedded systems | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Avionics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Aeronautical communications and navigation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Artificial intelligence and computer vision | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote sensing and aerial image analysis | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Professional profiles of graduates
or Graduate professional profiles
The program qualifies its graduates to work in:
- Companies that design and manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).
- Aviation companies and aeronautical technologies.
- Engineering and topographic surveying companies.
- Oil, gas, and energy companies.
- Smart agricultural institutions and precision agriculture.
- Telecommunications companies and remote sensing technologies.
- Security institutions and civil defense agencies.
- Disaster management, rescue, and environmental monitoring companies.
- Research and innovation centers and universities.
- Software and artificial intelligence companies specialized in aerial systems.
Opportunities to continue studying or the possibility of pursuing postgraduate studies.
Graduates can pursue further studies in:
- Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering.
- Master’s degree in Unmanned Aerial Systems Engineering.
- Master’s in Mechatronics Engineering.
- Master’s in Control Systems and Automation.
- Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.
- PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering disciplines
- Professional programs in operating unmanned aerial vehicles, aerial data analysis, remote sensing, and engineering project management.
Examination regulations, assessment, and grading.
The program adopts the evaluation system approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Alnoor University, and includes: specifically.
- daily assessments
- term exams
- Final exams
- Laboratory reports
- Engineering projects
- Summer training and field training
- Presentations
- Commitment to academic integrity standards and policies for combating cheating and scientific plagiarism.
Graduation requirements
Requirements for the Award of the Bachelor's Degree:
- Passing all academic courses successfully
- Completion of all required credit hours
- Passing the summer training or field training according to the study plan
- Successful completion of the graduation project
- Meeting the minimum required cumulative GPA
- Adherence to all academic regulations and instructions
Completion 240 ECTS credits
Academic study mode
- The duration of study is four years
- The program is based on theoretical lectures, engineering laboratories, practical applications, simulation using engineering software, training in the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), applied projects, and field training, all of which enhance graduates’ readiness to work in the fields of unmanned aviation and smart technologies.
Program coordinator
Coordinator of Bachelor’s Program in Unmanned Aerial Systems Engineering
The program coordinator is responsible for supervising the implementation of the study plan, monitoring the achievement of learning outcomes, ensuring the quality of the program, and developing curricula in line with the latest developments in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engineering, intelligent systems, and artificial intelligence. The coordinator also oversees coordination between faculty members and students, supervises laboratories and practical training, in accordance with academic accreditation requirements and the quality assurance policies of Alnoor University.