AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND CONTROL UNITS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HYM314	AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND CONTROL UNITS	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	Assist.Prof. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The main purpose of the course is to teach students the basics of air traffic services and control units, which are critical for the safe continuation of aviation activities.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of this course includes transportation systems and airline transportation systems, aviation traffic systems, aviation traffic management, aviation traffic services, aviation traffic control service, general aviation traffic rules, flight rules and flight levels, altimeter setting methods, flight plans and airspace, marking, major events in aviation traffic, and organizations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To have general information about air traffic services
To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of air traffic services.
To be able to examine concepts and ideas in the field of air traffic services, to interpret and evaluate data, and to develop research-based solutions.

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 Air Traffic System	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	The relevant chapters of the sources	Essential Air Traffic Management	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	The relevant chapters of the sources	Air Traffic Flow Management and Airspace Management	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	The relevant chapters of the sources	Air Traffic Services	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	The relevant chapters of the sources	Flight Information Service and Alerting Service	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	The relevant chapters of the sources	Air Traffic Control	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	The relevant chapters of the sources	Air Traffic Control Units	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	The relevant chapters of the sources	Rules of the Air	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	The relevant chapters of the sources	Flight Plans	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	The relevant chapters of the sources	Instrument and Visual Flight Rules	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	The relevant chapters of the sources	Determination of Flight Levels and Separations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	The relevant chapters of the sources	Types of Airspace and Visual Signals	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	The relevant chapters of the sources	Air Traffic Incidents	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	The relevant chapters of the sources	Overview the course	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Loft, S., Sanderson, P., Neal, A., & Mooij, M. (2007). Modeling and predicting mental workload in en route air traffic control: Critical review and broader implications. Human factors, 49(3), 376-399.
Nolan, M. S. (2011). Fundamentals of air traffic control. Cengage learning.
Arblaster, M. (2018). Air Traffic Management: Economics, Regulation and Governance. Elsevier.
Wu, C. L., & Caves, R. E. (2002). Research review of air traffic management. Transport Reviews, 22(1), 115-132.

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	Use knowledge sources consisting of the most effective methods and up-to-date information, implementation of tools and materials about psychology and supporting disciplinaries. (Blooms 3)
2	Determine problems in the field of psychology and solve them. (Blooms 3)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discriminate between normal and abnormal behaviours. (Blooms 2)
2	Interpret psychology researches and report on them. (Blooms 3)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate between psychology and other social sciences on relations. (Blooms 4)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Blooms 3)
2	Integrate knowledge and skills gained on the theories of contemporary psychology in the phases of helping individuals. (Blooms 6)
3	Conduct several experiments in the field of psychology. (Blooms 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with relevant organizations and individuals on the field studies. (Blooms 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in the field of psychology to the existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
2	Scientifically analyse human behaviours. (Blooms 4)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain knowledge and ideas gained in the field fluently and apprehensibly in a written way and verbally. (Blooms 2)
2	Recognize individual, national and universal effects of problems in the field of psychology. (Blooms 2)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate computer software and hardware and statistics in the field of psychology to their studies. (Blooms 6)
2	Survey developments in informatics and communication technologies. (Blooms 4)
3	Support social projects in the field of psychology. (Blooms 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	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	7	2	14
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	7	2	14
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	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	128