AIR LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HYM415	AIR LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS	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	Assoc.Prof. HACER GÜLŞEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to have general information about the importance of air logistics and hazardous goods transportation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of the course include the subjects such as Air transportation and basic concepts; activity process in airline companies; documents used in air transport, logistics management applications in airways, integration of supply chain activities in air transport, issues to be considered in air transport, types of cargo and specialised cargo products, definitions and basic concepts in hazardous material transportation, the safety obligations of the parties, classification of hazardous substances, transport, loading, unloading and handling conditions and mandatory rules, shipping procedures and marking rules, operational rules for handling equipment and personnel.

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 logistics.
Summarize basic documents related to air logistics.
Explain the basic concepts of hazardous goods transportation.
Classify hazardous goods.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	The relevant chapters of the sources	Air transportation and basic concepts	Lecture
2	The relevant chapters of the sources	Activity process in airline companies	Lecture
3	The relevant chapters of the sources	Documents used in air transport	Lecture
4	The relevant chapters of the sources	Logistics management applications in airways	Lecture
5	The relevant chapters of the sources	Integration of supply chain activities in air transport	Lecture
6	The relevant chapters of the sources	Issues to be considered in air transport	Lecture
7	The relevant chapters of the sources	Types of cargo and specialised cargo products	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	The relevant chapters of the sources	Types of cargo and specialised cargo products	Lecture
10	The relevant chapters of the sources	Definitions and basic concepts in hazardous material transportation	Lecture
11	The relevant chapters of the sources	The safety obligations of the parties	Lecture
12	The relevant chapters of the sources	Classification of hazardous substances	Lecture
13	The relevant chapters of the sources	Transport, loading, unloading and handling conditions and mandatory rules	Lecture
14	The relevant chapters of the sources	Shipping procedures and marking rules	Lecture
15	The relevant chapters of the sources	Operational rules for handling equipment and personnel	Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Servet Basol, 2000, Havayolu Lojistik yonetimi, Ekin Publications, Istanbul
Omer Faruk Gorcun, Murat Erdal, 2010, Tehlikeli Madde Tasimaciligi, Beta Publications, Istanbul
Yalçınkaya, Akansel vd.; Hava Kargo ve Tehlikeli Maddeler, (ed. Ali Emre Sarılgan), AÖF Yayını, Yayın No: 2215, Eskişehir, 2019.
Sales, Michael; Aviation Logistics-The Dynamic Partnership of Air Freight and Supply Chain, Kogan Page, London, 2016.
Long, Douglas; Uluslararası Lojistik-Küresel Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi, (Çev. Mehmet Tanyaş, Murat Düzgün), Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 3. Basım, Ankara, 2019.
Introduction to Air Transport Economics - From Theory to Applications (Vasigh, Fleming, Tacker)
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations Volume 1 (United Nations)
Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (International Civil Aviation Organization)

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	Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.
2	Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.
3	Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use professional English to be able to benefit from international academic publications.
2	Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.
3	Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine Turkish grammar in historical-comparative terms in terms of sound, form, syntax, semantics and vocabulary by using general linguistics methods and theories
2	Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.
3	Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish language and literature with a critical approach and with the help of interdisciplinary information.
2	Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.
3	Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems encountered in the field as individual and as member of a team.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and theories of Contemporary Literature in terms of literature and linguistics within the framework of certain theories.
2	Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the fields of application of sustainability in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
2	Research and study at the academic level.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate all subjects related to Turkish Language and Literature in the context of “The Integrity of Turkish Language and Literature".

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	13	1	13
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	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	5	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	5	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	62	0	131