FLIGHT OPERATION AND AIR TRAFFIC RULES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
AVM414	FLIGHT OPERATION AND AIR TRAFFIC RULES	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. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to understand airplane loading and equilibrium issues, to plan the safe loading of airplane, to read and understand the flight plan and to reveal the importance of air traffic rules.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as Purpose of Training and Presentation in Air Traffic Management, Annex 2 Air Traffic Rules, General Provisions and JAR-OPSs, Visible (VFR) and Instrument (IFR) Flight Rules, Flight Plans ATC Requirements, SNOWTAM Concept.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify the basic concepts of flight operations.
Interpret the air traffic rules in the light of case studies.
Apply flight operation and air traffic rules to concrete events.
Classify air traffic rules.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	READING	Purpose of Training and Presentation in Air Traffic Management	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	READING	Introduction to Air Traffic Management and Concepts	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	READING	Introduction to Air Traffic Management and Concepts	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	READING	Annex 2 Air Traffic Rules, General Provisions and JAR-OPSs	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	READING	Annex 2 Air Traffic Rules, General Provisions and JAR-OPSs	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	READING	Visible (VFR) and Instrument (IFR) Flight Rules	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	READING	Flight Plans ATC Requirements	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	READING	Flight Plans ATC Requirements	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	READING	Reduced vertical separation minimum	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	READING	Communication Services – Mobil Mobile Services	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	READING	Aviation Information Service	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	READING	SNOWTAM Concept	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	READING	Aviation and Airport Services	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	READING	Minimum Navigation Performance Features, Turbulence	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
International Flight Operations Kindle Edition by James Albrigh
Wu, C. L. (2016). Airline operations and delay management: insights from airline economics, networks and strategic schedule planning. Routledge.
Meijer, G. (2020). Fundamentals of Aviation Operations. Routledge.
European Air Traffic Management: Principles, Practice and Research 1st Edition, Kindle Edition by Andrew Cook (Editor)

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	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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	15	30
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	130