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AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND CONTROL UNITS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
HYM314 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND CONTROL UNITS 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
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 Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The main purpose of the course is to teach students the basics of air traffic services and control units, which are critical for the safe continuation of aviation activities.
Contents of the Course Unit: The content of this course includes transportation systems and airline transportation systems, aviation traffic systems, aviation traffic management, aviation traffic services, aviation traffic control service, general aviation traffic rules, flight rules and flight levels, altimeter setting methods, flight plans and airspace, marking, major events in aviation traffic, and 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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
2
Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
2
Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
3
Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
4
Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
2
Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
3
Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
4
Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)

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 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 7 2 14
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 2 28
Assignment (Homework) 7 2 14
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 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 58 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0