AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIY338	AIRPORT PLANNING AND DESIGN	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	Assoc.Prof. EMEL TOZLU ÖZTAY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to give detailed information about the planning and design of airports.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects such as characteristics of air transportation, classification of air transport, airport planning approach, airplane characteristics related to airport design, airport capacity, runway configuration, STOL-port design, structural design of airport coatings.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the design principles of airports.
Describe the relation between runways and runway-terminal.
Practice preparation for the planning of taxiways, aprons and terminals.
Evaluate the effects of airports on the environment.
Classify airports in the world.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Characteristics of air transportation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Classification of air transport, airport planning approach	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Main elements in airport planning issues	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Airplane characteristics related to airport design	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Airplane characteristics related to airport design	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Airport performance – track length relations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Airport performance – track length relations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Airport site selection	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Airport capacity, track configuration	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Track design	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Terminal- track relations, Terminals	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Taxiways and aprons	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	STOL-port design, structural design of airport coatings	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	Reading the relevant chapter in the coursebook	Airport drenage, environmental and economic valuing of airports	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Wells, A.T., “Airport Planning and Management”, McGraw-Hill, Inc, 2000.
http://web.shgm.gov.tr/documents/sivilhavacilik/files/pdf/kurumsal/yayinlar/masterplanlama.pdf
Ashford, N., Wright, P. H., “Airport Engineering”, A wiley-Interscience Publication, 1992.
Airport Planning Issues”, PTRC, 1994.
HORONJEFF, R., MCKELVEY, F. X., “PLANNİNG AND DESIGN OF AIRPORTS”, MCGROW-HILL, INC, 1994

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	Explain the basic concepts in the field and the basic disciplines arising from these concepts.	0
2	Compare current theories in the field and communication theories.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems related to the field by identifying problems related to the field.	0
2	Compares the information and facts in the field with the fields of social sciences such as Sociology, Journalism, Television and Media.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By graduating from this department, conduct analysis in fields like public relations, advertisement and marketing.	0
2	Using field knowledge, identify and solve problems related to field.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the projects in line with the field of campaign analysis, in line with the communication plan to be prepared.	0
2	By using theoretical and practical knowledge gained in his field, solve the problems of public relations and advertising industry.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking part in public relations campaigns and advertising projects, implements the duties assigned to them within the team.	0
2	Create original and innovative strategies by approaching the field dynamics creatively and critically with an integrated viewpoint.	0
3	Designs a communication plan by taking responsibility in case of problems related to the field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe creative production, presentation and persuasion techniques to support the professional expertise.	0
2	Analyze the developments, changes and innovations in his field and gices an example.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Effectively explain his/her opinion in the context of advertising, public relations, marketing, etc. to related persons and institutions in writing and verbal.	0
2	Designs projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the consciousness of social responsibility.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determine career goals by establishing cooperation with the sector in line with the information he/she has.	0
2	Analyze and interpret the social and global impacts of issues related with communication.	0
3	Design new knowledge and techniques using technical and theoretical knowledge and skills related to his / her field.		1

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	2	2
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	127