AIR LOGISTICS AND DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIY421	AIR LOGISTICS AND DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION	7	3	3	7

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. SEZER CİHAN KESKEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ECE ZEYBEK YILMAZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to present the importance and characteristics of air logistics and hazardous goods transportation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of the course include the subjects such as Air transportation and basic concepts; activity process in airline companies; documents used in air transport; logistics management applications in airways; integration of supply chain activities in air transport; issues to be considered in air transport; types of cargo and specialised cargo products; definitions and basic concepts in hazardous material transportation; the safety obligations of the parties; classification of hazardous substances; transport, loading, unloading and handling conditions and mandatory rules; shipping procedures and marking rules; operational rules for handling equipment and personnel.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the basic concepts of air logistics.
Organize basic documents related to air logistics.
Explain the basic concepts of hazardous goods transportation.
Distinguish the hazardous substances.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Related chapters on the sources	Basic Concepts in Air Transportation	Lecture
2	Related chapters on the sources	Activity process in airline companies	Lecture
3	Related chapters on the sources	Documents used in air transport	Lecture
4	Related chapters on the sources	Logistics management applications in airways	Lecture
5	Related chapters on the sources	Integration of supply chain activities in air transport	Lecture
6	Related chapters on the sources	Issues to be considered in air transport	Lecture
7	Related chapters on the sources	Types of cargo and specialised cargo products	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Related chapters on the sources	Definitions and basic concepts in hazardous material transportation	Lecture
10	Related chapters on the sources	Safety obligations of the parties	Lecture
11	Related chapters on the sources	Classification of hazardous substances	Lecture
12	Related chapters on the sources	Transport, loading, unloading and handling conditions and mandatory rules	Lecture
13	Related chapters on the sources	Shipping procedures and marking rules	Lecture
14	Related chapters on the sources	Operational rules for handling equipment and personnel	Lecture
15	Related chapters on the sources	Operational rules for handling equipment and personnel	Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Basol, S. (2000). Havayolu Lojistik yonetimi. Istanbul: Ekin Publications.
Gorcun, O. F. Erdal, M. (2010).Tehlikeli Madde Tasimaciligi. Istanbul: Beta Publications.

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 historical development process of Aviation Management.		1
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.	0
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.		1
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.		1
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.				3
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.					4
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.		1
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.			2
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.				3
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.			2
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.				3
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.		1
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.			2
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.				3
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.					4

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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	3	36
Assignment (Homework)	9	2	18
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	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	53	0	174