AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND CONTROL UNITS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
AVM314	AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND CONTROL UNITS	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. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
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 basic information about air traffic services and control units, which are critical for the safe continuation of aviation activities.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Transportation Systems and Airline Transportation System. Air Traffic System. Air Traffic Management. Air Traffic Services. Air Traffic Control Service. General Air Traffic Rules. Flight Rules and Flight Levels. Altimeter Setting Methods. Flight Plans and Airspaces. Marking. Major Events in Air Traffic. 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	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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	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