Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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AVM419 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN AVIATION | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to discuss the basic principles of project management in order to develop the ability to define and plan project selection, organization, content, time and costs of the projects, to program and manage projects with the support of computer software. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects such as development of management skills in project management, optimal utilization of resources in projects, planning concept and its features, mental and physical evaluation of human factor / distribution of tasks in the project, evaluation of projects in terms of resources (finance, labour, equipment, etc.), main techniques used in project management, computer applications in project management, quality management in aviation projects, problems in project management and elimination of them. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Identify the concepts related to project management in aviation. |
Explain the basic principles of project management in aviation. |
Solve the problems occurring in the project management in aviation. |
Investigate the aviation projects in terms of optimum utilization of resources, finance and labour. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Introduction to project management in aviation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
2 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Project management organization in aviation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
3 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Communications in project management | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
4 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Increasing management skills in project management | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
5 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Optimal usage of sources in projects, planning concept and its features | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
6 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Mental and physical evaluation of human factor / distribution of tasks in the Project | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
7 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Evaluation of projects in terms of resources (Finance, Labour force, Equipment, etc.) | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Evaluation of projects in terms of resources (Finance, Labour force, Equipment, etc.) | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
10 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Main techniques used in project management | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
11 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Computer applications in project management | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
12 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Quality management in aviation projects | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
13 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Problems in project management and elimination of them | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
14 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Project examples in aviation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
15 | Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Case Study on project management in aviation | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Harris, Jean. (2007) Proje Yonetimi, (Trns. Zaman, M.), Hayat Publications, Istanbul |
Owen, D. (2006). Air accident investigation. Patrick Stephens Limited. |
Flouris, T. G., & Lock, D. (2016). Aviation project management. Routledge. |
Flouris, T. G., & Lock, D. (2016). Managing Aviation Projects from Concept to Completion. Routledge. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Define the basic theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.
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Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.
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List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.
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Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.
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Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.
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Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.
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Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.
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Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.
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Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
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To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
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Learning to Learn |
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Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.
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Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.
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Communication & Social |
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Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.
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Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.
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Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.
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To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.
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Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 126 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |