INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL AVIATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHE157	INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL AVIATION	1	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer TAHİR GÜRDİL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer AHMET BURAK TURGUT
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to ensure that students understand the basic building blocks of the civil aviation sector and to support them in recognizing the operational processes in the sector by understanding the relationships between the components in the aviation system. During the course, students will learn to classify aircraft types, define the elements of the aviation system and explain the basic processes of aviation operations. With this information, students will gain a comprehensive perspective on the world of civil aviation and make a solid start to their careers.
Contents of the Course Unit:	In this course, starting from the history of civil aviation, the classification of aircraft, the components of the aviation system and operational processes will be discussed, and the roles and duties of national and international aviation organizations will be examined.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
• Recognizes and classifies aircraft. • Identifies relations of the elements of aviation system. • Describes aviation operations.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Weekly Reading	Brief History of Civil Aviation	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
2	Weekly Reading	Commonly Used Terms in Civil Aviation	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
3	Weekly Reading	Civil Aviation Law	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
4	Weekly Reading	International Civil Aviation Organizations	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
5	Weekly Reading	National Civil Aviation Organizations	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
6	Weekly Reading	Aircraft Types	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
7	Weekly Reading	Classification of Aircraft Types	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Weekly Reading	Air Operators	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
10	Weekly Reading	Airports	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
11	Weekly Reading	Ground Services	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
12	Weekly Reading	Civil Aviation Security	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
13	Weekly Reading	Air Traffic Management	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
14	Weekly Reading	Importance of Civil Aviation and Its Contributions to National Economies	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
15	Weekly Reading	General revision	Presentation, Lecture, Questions - Answers
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
ICAO, IATA, FAA, DGCA, DHMI Web Sites

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	Ability to teamwork					4
2	Identify vocational problems and resolve them effectively			2
3	Comprehend, appreciate and comply with cultural and social responsibilities					4
4	Develop an awareness for life long learning					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Comply with occupational ethics and sense of responsibility					4
2	Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in applications and practices			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to have knowledge about sectoral issues.						5
2	Manage a process effectively to meet the demands.					4
3	Within the framework of regulations and procedures for implementation and to find solutions for problems.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil aviation field statistical research skills and the ability to think about, has the ability to foresee the consequences of strategic decisions and develop skills.				3
2	Encountered in practice or as a team member to take responsibility for unforeseen problems				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Change and innovation are welcome.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Basic and is dominated by professional English, has the necessary qualifications to use the operating system in an active way for the profession.					4
2	Developments, will be able to follow trends and forecasts. Follow the latest developments related to the field and profession.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It has the ability to reflect on the ethical and professional responsibilities.					4
2	To analyze information about the area and has the skills to interpret and evaluate.						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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	4	56
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	1	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	7	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	128