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AVIATION TERMINOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SHE135 AVIATION TERMINOLOGY 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 TAHİR GÜRDİL
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to provide the students with the aviation culture and to have information about the aviation terms they will encounter in their professional life.
Contents of the Course Unit: Aviation alphabet, general terms, terms of cabin services, emergency and technical terms, operational terms, passenger service terms, meteorological terms related topics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Understands and uses general terms in aviation.
Uses emergency situation and technical terms in air transport.
Comprehend the terms of air transport, airport terms, aircraft terms and flight terms.
Define passenger terms and flight documents, ticket transactions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading the related book section Abbreviations used in aviation Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
2 Reading the related book section Aviation Alphabet Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
3 Reading the related book section Airport Codes (Domestic and International airport codes) Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
4 Reading the related book section Cabin Services Terms (Boarding, Announcement, Catering Service etc.) Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
5 Reading the related book section Emergency and Technical Terms Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
6 Reading the related book section Airport Technical Terms Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
7 Reading the related book section Passenger Service Terms Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related book section Terms Related to Ticket and Baggage Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
10 Reading the related book section Cockpit Terms, Galley Terms Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
11 Reading the related book section Health Terms and Emergency Situation Terms Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
12 Reading the related book section Transportation Terms Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
13 Reading the related book section Meteorology Terms Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
14 Reading the related book section Ticket and Luggage Terms Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
15 Reading the related book section Air Traffic Services Terms Lecture, question and answer, discussion method
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Havacılık Terminolojisi (2011), Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Ability to teamwork
3
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
2

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.
4
2
Encountered in practice or as a team member to take responsibility for unforeseen problems
3

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.
4

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.
3

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) 6 6 36
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 38 0 98
Total Workload of the Course Unit 98
Workload (h) / 25.5 3,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0