Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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HYM314 | AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND CONTROL UNITS | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Prof. KAMİL KAYA |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
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Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
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Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
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Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
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Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
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Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.
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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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Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
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Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
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Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
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Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.
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Communication & Social |
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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.
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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 | 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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |