AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS AND CASE INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HYM416	AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS AND CASE INVESTIGATIONS	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	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims develop solutions about techniques of past cases based on theoretical and practical solutions for airplane crashes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects such as airplane crashes in the national and international aviation industry, case studies, solution techniques, the theoretical issues leading to airplane crashes, professional crisis management and application techniques that should be applied to prevent airplane crashes.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
List the types of airplane in the aviation industry.
Classify the cases of national and international airplane crashes in the past according to their causes
List the relevant articles of airplane crashes in aviation legislation.
Analyze crisis factors related to major airplane crashes.
Organize the necessary activities to raise awareness about airplane crashes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Thesis analysis, reading, internet search, presentation	Introducing airplane types with photos in aviation	Presentation and introducing airplane types with photos
2	Thesis analysis, reading, internet search, presentation	Introducing main airports	Presentation and applied team work, film screening, photography analysis
3	Thesis analysis, reading, exchange of ideas with experienced experts, presentation	Responsibilities of first pilot and technical maintenance authorities	Presentation
4	Thesis analysis, reading, analysis of past data, providing relevant photographs, presentation	Case studies about national airplane crashes in the past	Presentation, photography analysis and case study
5	Thesis analysis, reading, analysis of past data, providing relevant photographs, presentation	Case studies about international airplane crashes in the past	Presentation, photography analysis and case study
6	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Relevant articles of airplane crashes in the aviation regulations	Presentation
7	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Preventive actions for airplane crashes	Presentation and applied team work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Preventive actions for airplane crashes	Presentation and applied team work
10	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Risk and crisis management activities in preventing airplane crashes	Presentation
11	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Analysis on crisis factors about major airplane crashes	Presentation and applied team work
12	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Analysis on crisis factors about major airplane crashes	Presentation and applied team work, film screening
13	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Safety management methods for preventing airplane crashes	Presentation and applied team work, film screening
14	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Importance of operation methods integrated for preventing airplane crashes	Presentation and applied team work, film screening
15	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Flight, ground and safety trainings for preventing airplane crashes	Presentation and applied team work, film screening
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
DHMI : ‘Yonetim Sistemleri Egitim Kitabi’ (2018) : Havacilik Egitim Dairesi Baskanligi Isletme Egitim Planlama ve Uygulama Mudurlugu
https://flightsafety.org/, Eylul 2018
https://www.sgs.com/en/transportation/aerospace-and-aviation/aviation-management-and-flight-operations-services, Eylul 2018
Owen, D. (2006). Air accident investigation. Patrick Stephens Limited.
Aircraft Safety: Accident Investigations, Analyses, & Applications, Second Edition 2nd Edition, Kindle Edition by Shari Stanford Krause

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 basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.

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