AIRPORT OPERATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIY327	AIRPORT OPERATION	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	Prof. SEZER CİHAN KESKEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AHMET DENİZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to discuss the basic information about airline management by examining the basic concepts of airline management, the other actors that it affects and by which it is affected.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects such as Transport Concept, General Aviation and Air Transport, Basic Concepts Related to Air Transport Services, Current Status of Air Transportation in the World, Historical Development of Air Transport in Turkey, Current Status of Air Transport in Turkey, Post- Liberalization Air Transport, Factors Affecting Air Transport Growth ( Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental Factors), Comparison of Transportation Sub-systems, Transportation Sub-systems in the World and in Our Country, the Use of Transportation Sub-systems.

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 air management.
Explain the processes of airport operations
Interpret effects for airport management models and interactions.
Analyze airline companies and airport operations from a strategic perspective.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Introduction & Introduction to the course materials	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Transport Concept, General Aviation and Air Transport, Basic Concepts Related to Air Transport Services	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Historical Development of Air Transport in the World, Formation, Growth, Maturity, Liberalization processes of it	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Current Status of Air Transportation in the World, Historical Development of Air Transport in Turkey, Current Status of Air Transportation in Turkey, Post- Liberalization Air Transport, Factors Affecting Air Transport Growth, (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental Factors)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Airline product, service processes in Air Transportation, Components of Air Transportation, Features of Air Transportation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Basic concepts in airline market, airline market, departmentalizing the airline market, airline market in terms of competition analysis, customers in Air Transportation market	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Basic business concepts, airport companies, demand in Air Transportation, Demand concept in general, factors effecting the airline demand	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Basic business concepts, airport companies, demand in Air Transportation, Demand concept in general, factors effecting the airline demand	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Demographic factors, geographic factors, economic factors, socio-cultural factors, features of components of airline products, features of other transportation choices, features of airline demand	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Transportation system concept, basic elements of transportation system, objectives of transportation system, necessity and importance of transportation system, general features and benefits of transportation service	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Transportation Sub-systems, Highway Transportation, Seaway Transportation, Railway Transportation, Pipe line Transportation, Airway Transportation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Comparison of Transportation Sub-systems, Transportation Sub-systems in the World and in our country, use of Transportation Sub-systems	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Uni-system Transportation, Multi-system Transportation Intersystem Transportation, Combined Transportation, strengths of Combined Transportation, weaknesses of Combined Transportation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Choosing the Transportation Sub-systems in shipment, transportation type selection criteria, cost, speed, reliability, accountability, features of load, flexibility, easy Access according to the transportation type	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Koçel, Tamer (2018) : İşletme Yöneticiğili, Beta Basım Yayım
DHMİ : ‘Yönetim Sistemleri Eğitim Kitabı’ (2018) : Havacılık Eğitim Dairesi Başkanlığı İşletme Eğitim Planlama ve Uygulama Müdürlüğü
https://www.sgs.com/en/transportation/aerospace-and-aviation/aviation-management-and-flight-operations-services, Eylül 2018

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.				3
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.				3
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.					4

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.			2
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.						5
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.					4
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.				3

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.					4

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.			2
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.						5
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.				3
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.					4
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.				3
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.					4

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.						5
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.						5
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.						5

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