AIRPORT MANAGEMENT AND PLANT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
AVM317	AIRPORT MANAGEMENT AND PLANT	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to educate the manager candidates who can provide professional service in the airline industry, have a good command of the airline management and equipment functions, can organize and manage a team with a professional point of view, communicate effectively, and use management tactics and strategies with analytical thinking in line with technological developments in accordance with corporate culture.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of the course include the subjects such as Airline organizational management and departmental information, Leadership theories, time and conflict management in airline.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the organizational management structure and departmental information of the airline.
Explain mission, vision and effective communication and perception management techniques in airline management.
Explain the theories of leadership.
Explain airline leading executive personality description, the leadership map and competencies.
Define queuing theory and simulation models in airline.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Internet search on the subject	Airline organizational management and departmental information	Presentation and applied teamwork
2	Internet search on the subject	Mission, vision in Airline management and effective communication management techniques	Presentation and applied teamwork, film screening
3	Internet search on the subject	Leadership theories	Presentation and applied teamwork, photography analysis
4	Internet search on the subject	Defining airline leader manager personality, leadership maps and competencies	Presentation and applied teamwork
5	Internet search on the subject	Main airport types in Turkey and the world	Presentation and samples over airport maps
6	Internet search on the subject	Queuing theory in Airlines and simulation models	Presentation and applied teamwork
7	Internet search on the subject	Importance of simple maintenance in Airline management	Presentation and applied teamwork
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Internet search on the subject	Puko technique in Airline management, Airline image equipment system	Presentation and applied teamwork
10	Internet search on the subject	Share point program in Airline management - dash board system	Presentation, dash board samples analysis and applied teamwork
11	Internet search on the subject	3rd Airport current overview	Presentation and applied teamwork, visiting airports within the bounds of possibility
12	Internet search on the subject	Management techniques over organizational culture concept	Presentation and applied teamwork
13	Internet search on the subject	Time and conflict management in Airline	Presentation and applied teamwork, film screening
14	Internet search on the subject	Airline management and equipment system revision	Question and Answer
15	Internet search on the subject	Airline management and equipment system revision	Presentation
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
TAV Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan, Execution’ MediaCat (Trns: Nadir Ozata)
Ian McDermott Wendy Jago, ‘Icsel Kocluk’ (Trns:Halil Tunali)
https://www.sgs.com/en/transportation/aerospace-and-aviation/aviation-management-and-flight-operations-services, Eylul 2018
Horonjeff, Robert, Francis X. McKelvey, William J. Sproule, and Seth B. Young. 2010. Planning and Design of Airports. 5th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

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.					4
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.		1
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.					4

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.			2
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.			2
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.			2
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.				3
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.			2

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.		1
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.				3
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.			2
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.					4
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.			2

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.			2
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.		1

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.			2
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.						5

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	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	4	5	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	2	3	6
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	2	6	12
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	38	0	125