AIR LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HYM319	AIR LAW	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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to examine flight rules, flight certification based on ICAO standards, airspace rules and procedures.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects such as Air Traffic Control Service, Transfer of responsibility for control, Flight Information Service (FIS), Operational flight information service, Identification of RNP Types and Standard Departure and Arrival, Principles for Defining ATS Routes Outside Ways, Visual Flight Rules, Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Simulations, Registration Marks, Registration Certificate and Aircraft Classification, Airworthiness Certificate and Temporary Loss of Airworthiness, Instruments and Equipment, Operation Restrictions and Information, Airspace Law, General Aviation Rules and Procedures.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify the concepts related to Air law.
Explain the rules of air traffic control service, operational flight procedures and airworthiness.
Classify applications of national and international airspace law.
List the rules of visual flight rules and instrument flight.
Interpret the case studies on general aviation law and airspace law.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	READING	Introduction to the course, basic concepts regarding Air Law	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	READING	Air Traffic Control Service	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	READING	Transfer of responsibility for control	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	READING	Flight Information Service (FIS)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	READING	Operational flight information service	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	READING	Principles for Defining ATS Routes and Identification of RNP Types Other than Standard Departure and Arrival	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	READING	Visual Flight Rules	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	READING	Visual Flight Rules	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	READING	Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Simulations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	READING	Registration Marks, Registration Certificate and Aircraft Classification	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	READING	Airworthiness Certificate and Temporary Loss of Airworthiness	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	READING	Instruments and Equipment, Operation Restrictions and Information	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	READING	Airspace Law	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	READING	General Aviation Rules and Procedures.	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Sorgucu A. (2018), Hava ve Uzay Hukuku, Istanbul: Adalet Publications
Bartsch, R. (2012), International Aviation Law, UK Farnham: Ashgate Publishing
International Aviation Law A Practical Guide, Ron Bartsch 2020
Introduction to air law. Pablo Mendes de Leon Publisher:Wolters Kluwer, Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands (2022)

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	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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