PROFESSIONAL ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GSY333	PROFESSIONAL ETHICS	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. SEZER CİHAN KESKEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to educate students who identify ethical problems in their own fields or in other professional fields and know the ethical consequences of their actions in a critical way.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The concept of general ethics, ethics in the workplace, ethical issues in food enterprises, ethics and plagiarism in preparing homework and reports, global ethical issues, environmental ethics, animal welfare

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Evaluate the actions of different professions within the framework of ethical values.
Decide on ethical and moral challenges in professional choices.
Use materials or sources used in all kinds of homeworks, reports and projects according to ethical rules.
Research Legal principles and related laws relating to professional situations.
Develop ethics-related communication and behaviors in human health issues in food and beverage service areas.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	To give information about the functioning of the course, to explain the concept of ethics, basic principles	Lecture, Discussion
2	Article reading	Laws and ethics, ethics, values	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
3	Article reading	Business ethics, virtues ethics, respect for others	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
4	Article reading	Importance, sharing, courage, making the time valuable	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
5	Article reading	Cooperation, promises, empathy, self-confidence,	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
6	Article reading	Ethics for students, research method, plagiarism	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case study
7	Literature research and presentation	Moral development, moral dilemma	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature research and presentation	Homework presentations	Presentations, questions and answers
10	Article reading	Challenges at work, ethics in food business	Lecture, Discussion
11	Article reading	Moral situations in food enterprises, animal welfare, global problems, environmental ethics, global warming, waste management, greenhouse gases	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
12	Article reading	Self-control, self-esteem, religious ethics, copyright, conflicts of interest	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
13	Article reading	Ethical codes, industrial standards, lawful approach	Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
14	Literature research	Safety, responsibilities and rights, security and risk, risk analysis, risk-benefit analysis	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Case study
15	Literature research and presentation	Homework presentations	Presentations, questions and answers
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Sökmen, A., Tarakçıoğlu, S. 2016. Mesleki Etik. Seçkin yayıncılık, 208s.
Arslan, M. 2006. İş ve Meslek ahlakı. Siyasal Kitabevi, 272s.

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.				3
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.					4
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.				3

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.					4
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.					4
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.					4
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.				3
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.				3
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.				3
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.				3
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.				3
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.				3

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.					4
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.					4
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.					4

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.			2

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	15	15
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	4	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	15	15
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	4	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	154