SUSTAINABILITY AND AVIATION PRACTICES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HYN512	SUSTAINABILITY AND AVIATION PRACTICES	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. SEDA MUMLU KARANFİL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AYLİN ATASOY
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to explain the environmental, social and economic sustainability practices carried out in the field of aviation and to give students the sustainability practices carried out in aviation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	By addressing the concept of sustainability management in aviation, international aviation organisations and studies related to sustainability management in Turkey, environmental management system, economic and social sustainability practices at airports are the content of the course.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the concepts of sustainability in aviation.
Explains sustainability practices of national and international airports.
Explains the sustainability studies of international aviation organisations.
Explains the sustainability practices of national and international airline companies.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Basic Concepts of Sustainability	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
2	Literature review, reading related resources related to the course	Businesses with a Sustainability Perspective	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
3	Literature review, reading related resources related to the course	Sustainable Aviation Concept and Basic Dimensions of Sustainable Aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
4	Literature review, reading related resources related to the course	Stakeholders Responsible for Sustainable Aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
5	Literature review, reading related resources related to the course	Economic Sustainability Goals of Air Transport	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
6	Literature review, reading related resources related to the course	Social Sustainability Goals of Air Transport	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
7	Literature review, reading related resources related to the course	Environmental Impacts of Air Transport	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
8	Literature review, reading related resources related to the course	Environmentally Sustainable Aviation Policies and Regulations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
9	Literature review, reading related resources related to the course	Sustainability Management at Airports	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review, reading related resources related to the course	Sustainability Management in Airline Businesses	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
12	Literature review, reading related resources related to the course	Sustainability of Air Traffic System	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
13	Literature review, reading related resources related to the course	Corporate Sustainability for Aviation Businesses	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
14	Literature review, reading related resources related to the course	Examination of sustainability practices at airports in Turkey	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
15	Literature review, reading related resources related to the course	Analysing the sustainability practices of Turkish airline companies	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Review
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Upham Paul, Janet Maughan, David Raper, and Callum Thomas (2013). Towards Sustainable Aviation. Earthscan Publications Ltd London Sterling, VA
YILMAZ A. KUCUK, Dr Triant G Flouris (2012). Risk Management And Corporate Sustainability In Aviation. Ashgate
Inceiplik, G. K. (2018). Surdurulebilir Sosyal Girisimler. 1st Edition. Ankara: Ekin Publications.
WEB KAYNAKALRI: https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	40		Classical Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	3	100

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		1
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation	0
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.		1

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.				3
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.				3
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.		1
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.			2
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	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.					4
4	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.				3
5	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.				3
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.				3

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.					4
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.				3
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.					4

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.					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	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)	5	4	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	13	1	13
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	4	7	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	5	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	55	0	151