SİVİL HAVACILIĞA GİRİŞ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HAY151	SİVİL HAVACILIĞA GİRİŞ	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	t is aimed for students to learn the general outline of Turkish and world aviation history, to gain knowledge about the current state of the aviation industry in Turkey and around the world, and to recognize aircraft and airports as well as understand their basic characteristics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	General information about the work, inventions, and achievements of aviators in Turkish and world aviation history; the fields of activity within the aviation industry (operations, services, maintenance, and manufacturing); the functions, classes, and types of aircraft; national and international aviation organizations; and the capacities and categories of national and international airports.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The history of civil aviation, fundamental concepts, and the structure of the aviation sector can be explained.
Knowledge about air transport systems, aircraft classifications, and airport structures can be acquired.
National (SHGM) and international (EASA, ICAO) aviation regulations and codes can be recognized.
Aviation communication, the aviation alphabet, and basic operational procedures can be applied and interpreted.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	Aviation System and Its Components	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
2	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	Aircraft and Their Classification	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
3	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	Aviation Alphabet, ICAO and IATA Codes	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
4	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	Introduction to Airports and Their Sections	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
5	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	General Characteristics of Airline Companies	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
6	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	General Characteristics of Airline Companies (Continued)	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
7	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	General Aviation Activities	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	Air Navigation Services	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
10	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	Ground Services	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
11	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	International Civil Aviation Agreements and ICAO	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
12	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	International Civil Aviation Organizations: Eurocontrol, JAA, EASA	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
13	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	International Civil Aviation Organizations: Eurocontrol, JAA, EASA (Continued)	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
14	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	Turkish Civil Aviation: DGCA and Regulations	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
15	Literature review, examination of relevant book and article sections, and review of lecture notes	Turkish Civil Aviation: DGCA and Regulations	Verbal presentation method, visual presentation method, and interactive question-and-answer technique
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Çoban, M. (2022). Havacılığa giriş. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Karatepe, S., Uludağ, D., Soyer, M., & Ceyhan, S. (2023). Havacılıkta güncel yaklaşımlar. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

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.						5
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.	0
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.						5

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.				3
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.				3
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.				3

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

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.						5
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.					4
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.						5
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.						5
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.	0

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

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.						5
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.						5

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.						5
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.						5
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.						5

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.						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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	5	5	25
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	8	16
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	7	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	155