INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL AVIATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHE131	INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL AVIATION	1	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer TAHİR GÜRDİL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer AHMET BURAK TURGUT
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this lesson is to teach the history, development and current developments in aviation in general civil aviation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course is the historical development of civil aviation: Beginning and Development period, Civil aviation activities, Aviation system and its elements, Aviation alphabet, International civil aviation organizations: ICAO, IATA, ECAC, EASA, National civil aviation institutions and organizations: SHGM, DHMİ, Airports and presentation of the airport section, types of airline operation, the flag carriers,, low-cost carriers, regional carriers, general characteristics of the airline business, air transport in Turkey: airline companies, air transport in Turkey: airports, air navigation services, location services comprise the subject.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the historical development of civil aviation according to the periods.
The state of aviation in Turkey assesses its place in the world.
Define air tools.
Determine the relationships between the elements of the aviation system.
Define aviation activities.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the related book section	Historical development of civil aviation: Beginning and Development period	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
2	Reading the related book section	Aviation alphabet and aviation terms	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
3	Reading the related book section	Introduction to aviation law	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
4	Reading the related book section	International civil aviation organizations: ICAO, IATA, ECAC, EASA	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
5	Reading the related book section	National civil aviation organizations and institutions: SHGM, DHMİ	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
6	Reading the related book section	Flight principles	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
7	Reading the related book section	Aircraft types	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related book section	Air operators	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
10	Reading the related book section	Airports	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
11	Reading the related book section	Ground services	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
12	Reading the related book section	Ramp services	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
13	Reading the related book section	Air traffic management	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
14	Reading the related book section	Air traffic services	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
15	Reading the related book section	The importance of civil aviation and its place in the country economy.	Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
ICAO, IATA, SHGM el kitapları, Wensveen, J. (2018). Air transportation: A management perspective. Routledge.
Wensveen, J. (2018). Air transportation: A management perspective. Routledge.

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	Ability to teamwork					4
2	Identify vocational problems and resolve them effectively				3
3	Comprehend, appreciate and comply with cultural and social responsibilities				3
4	Develop an awareness for life long learning					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Comply with occupational ethics and sense of responsibility					4
2	Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in applications and practices					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to have knowledge about sectoral issues.				3
2	Manage a process effectively to meet the demands.				3
3	Within the framework of regulations and procedures for implementation and to find solutions for problems.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil aviation field statistical research skills and the ability to think about, has the ability to foresee the consequences of strategic decisions and develop skills.				3
2	Encountered in practice or as a team member to take responsibility for unforeseen problems					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Change and innovation are welcome.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Basic and is dominated by professional English, has the necessary qualifications to use the operating system in an active way for the profession.					4
2	Developments, will be able to follow trends and forecasts. Follow the latest developments related to the field and profession.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It has the ability to reflect on the ethical and professional responsibilities.				3
2	To analyze information about the area and has the skills to interpret and evaluate.					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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	5	7	35
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	1	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	37	0	97