Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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AVM320 | GROUND HANDLING MANAGEMENT | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA ASLAN |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to introduce the ground services department, the practices, the equipment used and the issued to be considered. To explain the terms and concepts related to ground services. To introduce national and international civil aviation organizations and to explain the relationship between these organizations and ground services department. To explain the transportation and classification of hazardous substances by airline and the issues to be considered. To explain the importance of Ramp/Apron safety and security. To be informed about the national and international regulations about ground services. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects such as the ground services department, the practices, the equipment used and the issued to be considered. Tasks carried out by the passenger services, departure, cargo and ramp department and the equipment used by them. National and international civil aviation institutions and legislation. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Describe the ground services department and its practises |
Describe the tasks carried out by the passenger services, departure, cargo and ramp department and the equipment used by them. |
Describe the national and international civil aviation institutions and legislation. |
Describe national and international legislation. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Introducing ground services; passenger services, departure, cargo and ramp department | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
2 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Defining passenger department and duties; Check-in and Boarding | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
3 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Defining passenger department and duties; Arrival and Lost property | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
4 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Departure department and defining duties | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
5 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Cargo department and defining duties | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
6 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Ramp department, defining duties and equipment used there | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
7 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Introducing national and international civil aviation companies | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Introducing hazardous materials and classifications | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
10 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Defining messages used in ground services | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
11 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Defining the structure of airplane and main components; Body, wing, tail, Motor, undercarriages and APU | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
12 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Defining weight and equilibrium terms | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
13 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Defining loading types | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
14 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | Defining loading types | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
15 | Literature review, Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook | General Revision | Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Antonin Kazda and Robert E. Caves, “Airport Design and Operation”, 2015 Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) -https://www.iata.org/en/publications/store/iata-ground-operations-manual/ |
IATA Regulations & Resolutions,and other relevant national and international sources from SHGM& IATA& ICAO&DHMI. |
Airport Operations Airport Operations, Third Edition 3rd Edition by Norman Ashford, Pierre Coutu, John Beasley |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
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Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
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Define basic concepts related with aviation management.
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5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
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3 | |||||
2 |
Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
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2 | |||||
3 |
Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
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2 | |||||
4 |
Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.
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1 |
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Manage operational activities related to the airline.
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Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.
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2 |
SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
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Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
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Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
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Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
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Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
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1 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Execute a study in his/her field independently.
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Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.
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2 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
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2 | |||||
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Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
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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.
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Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.
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4 |
WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 2 | 15 | 30 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 2 | 13 | 26 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 33 | 0 | 126 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 126 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |