DANGEROUS CHEMICAL AND RESPONSE METHODS OF AIRPORTS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GMY422	DANGEROUS CHEMICAL AND RESPONSE METHODS OF AIRPORTS	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 this course is to provide the students with the basic concepts related to aviation security, national regulations related to aviation security, plans and programs related to airport security, basic information about the chemistry of dangerous substances, safe handling during transportation and environmental rules.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Description of Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Substance Chemistry Toxicology Classification of dangerous substances, International and National Regulations, Hazardous Materials Documents, Proper Packaging and Marking Requirements, Handling and Stacking Rules Before and After Loading Rules for Handling Equipment limitation of quantities of substances and exemptions of quantities; prohibitions and measures related to mixed loading; Rules, preparation of safety plans for the transport of dangerous goods, Hazardous Material Emergency Actions / Rules for intervening infiltrations, Hazardous Material Disposal / Hazardous materials decomposition rules, Causes of accidents caused by hazardous materials, types and reporting of accidents.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Classify dangerous substances according to chemistry by defining dangerous substances.
Define the appropriate documents according to the classes of hazardous substances
Explain packing and marking of dangerous substances.
Define packing and marking of dangerous substances

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Internet research	Definition of Hazardous Substances	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Internet research	Hazardous Substance Chemistry Toxicology Classification of dangerous substances	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Internet research	International and National Regulations	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Internet research	Dangerous Goods Documents	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Internet research	Proper Packaging and Marking Requirements	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Internet research	Handling and stacking rules before and after loading cleaning rules Requirements for transport equipment	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Internet research	Limitations on shipment method and transmission Limits on quantity transported and quantity exemptions Prohibitions and measures on mixed loading	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Internet research	Traffic legislation and restrictions related to transport of dangerous goods	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	Internet research	Transportation of dangerous goods according to transport modes (Road, Sea, Air, Rail)	Lecture, Question and Answer
11	Internet research	Rules for transporting passengers	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Internet research	Preparation of safety plans for the handling of dangerous goods	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Internet research	Hazardous Materials Emergency Actions / Rules for Intervention to Leaks	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Internet research	Hazardous Ingredients / Hazardous Materials Separation Rules	Lecture, Question and Answer
15	Internet research	Types of accidents caused by hazardous materials, types and reporting of accidents Procedures and principles of preparation of annual reports to be prepared for enterprises	Lecture, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Transportation of hazardous materials, Office of Technology Assessment, Washington DC: US Government Printing Office, July 1986
Environmental and health & safety management, Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff, Madelyn Graffia, William Andrew Inc., 1995
Transportation of hazardous materials: a guide to compliance, Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff, Noyes Pub., 1994.
Görçün, Ö. Tehlikeli Madde Lojistiği ve İş Güvenliği, 2010

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.			2
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.			2

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.			2
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.			2

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.			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.				3
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.				3
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.			2

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.			2
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.				3
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.			2
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.				3

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	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	2	26
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	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	122