AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND CONTROL UNITS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
AVM314	AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND CONTROL UNITS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer EMRE EKŞİ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The main purpose of the course is to teach students basic information about air traffic services and control units, which are critical for the safe continuation of aviation activities.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Transportation Systems and Airline Transportation System. Air Traffic System. Air Traffic Management. Air Traffic Services. Air Traffic Control Service. General Air Traffic Rules. Flight Rules and Flight Levels. Altimeter Setting Methods. Flight Plans and Airspaces. Marking. Major Events in Air Traffic. Organizations

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To have general information about air traffic services
To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of air traffic services.
To be able to examine concepts and ideas in the field of air traffic services, to interpret and evaluate data, and to develop research-based solutions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	The relevant chapters of the sources	Air Transportation and Air Traffic System	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	The relevant chapters of the sources	Essential Air Traffic Management	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	The relevant chapters of the sources	Air Traffic Flow Management and Airspace Management	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	The relevant chapters of the sources	Air Traffic Services	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	The relevant chapters of the sources	Flight Information Service and Alerting Service	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	The relevant chapters of the sources	Air Traffic Control	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	The relevant chapters of the sources	Air Traffic Control Units	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	The relevant chapters of the sources	Rules of the Air	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	The relevant chapters of the sources	Flight Plans	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	The relevant chapters of the sources	Instrument and Visual Flight Rules	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	The relevant chapters of the sources	Determination of Flight Levels and Separations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	The relevant chapters of the sources	Types of Airspace and Visual Signals	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	The relevant chapters of the sources	Air Traffic Incidents	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	The relevant chapters of the sources	Overview the course	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Loft, S., Sanderson, P., Neal, A., & Mooij, M. (2007). Modeling and predicting mental workload in en route air traffic control: Critical review and broader implications. Human factors, 49(3), 376-399.
Nolan, M. S. (2011). Fundamentals of air traffic control. Cengage learning.
Arblaster, M. (2018). Air Traffic Management: Economics, Regulation and Governance. Elsevier.
Wu, C. L., & Caves, R. E. (2002). Research review of air traffic management. Transport Reviews, 22(1), 115-132.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.					4
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.					4
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.					4
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.				3
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.				3
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.				3
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.				3
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.				3
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.			2
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.					4
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.			2
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.						5
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.				3
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.					4
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	15	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	13	26
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	126