SUSTANIBILITY MANAGEMENT IN AVIATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HYM417	SUSTANIBILITY MANAGEMENT IN AVIATION	7	3	3	8

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 :	Compulsory
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. YUSUF GÜNDÜZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to explain the environmental, social and economic sustainability practices in aviation and to provide the students with sustainability practices being carried out in aviation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects such as research concerning the management of international aviation covers and sustainability management in Turkey by considering the concept of sustainability in aviation management,, environmental management system, economic and social sustainability practices at the airports.

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

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Internet search on the subject	Concepts of sustainability management in aviation	Visual aided lecture
2	Internet search on the subject	Practices of international organizations on sustainability management	Visual aided lecture
3	Internet search on the subject	Corporate sustainability in aviation	Visual aided lecture
4	Internet search on the subject	Sustainability practices of airport organizations in Turkey	Visual aided lecture
5	Internet search on the subject	Environmental sustainability practices in airport organizations	Visual aided lecture
6	Internet search on the subject	Environmental sustainability practices in airport organizations	Visual aided lecture
7	Internet search on the subject	Environmental sustainability practices in airport organizations	Visual aided lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Internet search on the subject	Economic sustainability practices in airport organizations	Visual aided lecture
10	Internet search on the subject	Social sustainability practices in airline organizations	Visual aided lecture
11	Internet search on the subject	Environmental sustainability approaches of international airports	Visual aided lecture
12	Internet search on the subject	Environmental management system practices in Turkey	Visual aided lecture
13	Internet search on the subject	Green airport project and environmental management system	Visual aided lecture
14	Internet search on the subject	Sustainability practices of national airport organizations	Visual aided lecture
15	Internet search on the subject	Sustainability practices of international airport organizations	Visual aided lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
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.
Upham, P. (2003).Towards Sustainable Aviation, Earthscan Publications.
web kaynakları: https://sdgs.un.org/goals

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

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	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	5	15	75
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	3	5	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	5	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	200