AVİATİON INFORMATİON SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GMY328	AVİATİON INFORMATİON SYSTEMS	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. ORHAN İŞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to teach the basic concepts and classification of computer aided information systems in order to make the operation and management in the aviation sector more efficient and effective, and to raise awareness about the establishment of the right information systems through the system development life cycle.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the basic concepts, types of information systems, information systems design by organizations and strategies, components of information technology, information systems for digital organizations, e-commerce and e-business, decision systems, system analysis and design, project management for information systems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define information systems.
Describe the purpose and benefits of information systems.
Interpret how information systems can be used in aviation processes, the effects on error-free, complete, correct, efficient and effective operation.
Determine the information systems applications suitable for work processes in Aviation sector.
Design the modifications existing for the work processes in aviation sector.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	Digital organization, working processes, viewpoints for information systems, information systems dimensions; productivity, efficiency and change; complementary assets and approaches.	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
2	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	Types of information systems with an operational point of view; Types of information systems according to service levels; Types of information systems working within the institution; aviation sector practices	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
3	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	Types of organizations; selecting field that development will be placed on and theories.	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
4	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	Main elements of information systems equipment and types of it and use of it in aviation	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
5	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	Main elements of information systems software and types of it and use of it in aviation	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
6	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	Main elements of information systems data bases and types of it and use of it in aviation	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
7	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	Main elements of information systems telecommunications and types of it and use of it in aviation	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	Main elements of information systems internet usage	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
10	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	Aviation Information Systems for efficiency in an operational level	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
11	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	E-commerce and e-business in aviation	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
12	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	Decision systems in aviation	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
13	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	Introduction to system analysis and design as part of project management	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
14	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	Analysis of sample aircraft maintenance management software	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
15	Coursebook, Internet Research, Sample Information Systems Documents	Revision and preliminary study	Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kul R. H, (2013) Bilişim Sistemleri, Temelleri ve Uygulamaları, Dr. R. Haluk KUL, Papatya Publications.
Kinnison H. And Siddiqui T. (2013) Aviation Maintenance Management, McGraw Hill

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
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	Interpret the basic concepts, theories and approaches of business information management, programming and management information systems.
2	Explain concepts related to field by associating them with information systems and programming languages.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain current information about the field with information and communication theories.
2	Relate the information and facts about his/her field with other areas of social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare the technical infrastructure and content of information management in businesses.
2	Integrate the theoretical knowledge about the field into today's technology

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the programming languages for the functioning of business.
2	Interpret the theoretical and practical information they obtained in their field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Fulfill his/her duties and responsibilities related to the solution of problems arising in enterprises.
2	Conducts projects related with his/her field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate the technical information and approaches about his/her field to business management information processes.
2	Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Cooperates with stakeholders in order to generate new ideas.
2	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.
2	Write programs by using the programming languages related with his/her field.

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	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	5	10	50
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	5	10	50
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	8	48
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	231