AIR TRANSPORTATION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LOY210	AIR TRANSPORTATION AND MANAGEMENT	4	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:	This course aims to teach the students the concepts and relations related to airway and transportation systems, to explain the development process and structure of air transportation, to teach the economic and social effects and benefits of air transportation and to provide control over processes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as the structure of air transportation, economic and social effects and benefits of air transportation; elements of air transportation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the general information about air transportation systems.
Interpret the general information about air transportation sub-systems.
Interpret the development and future of aerial services.
Analyze the general information about air transportation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to transportation systems	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	Defining transportation sub-systems and comparison between them	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Airway Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Structure of Airway Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Preparation of Assignments	Economic structure of Airway Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
6	Reading	Airway Transportation elements	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Airway Transportation organizations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Airports, aerial services	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Regulatory and supervisory authorities	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Regulations regarding Airway Transportation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Preparation of Assignments	Civil Aviation Regulations in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Group Work
13	Reading	Airway Transportation in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading	Case Study (case) - 1	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading	Case Study (case) - 2	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Wensveen, J.G. (2011). Air Transportation: A Management Perspective. 7th Edition. UK: Ashgate Publishing Company
Yagci K., Akdag G., Akyurt H. (2014). Havayolu Tasimaciligi, Havayolu Ulasimi ve Ornek Amadeus Sistem Uygulamalari. Ankara: Detay 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	Define basic concepts related with logistics.					4
2	Relate the information on economy and sustainability with the field.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the planning and implementation process in logistics operations.						5
2	Relate the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field with International Trade, Business and Economics.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Generate a solution for the problems encountered in logistics activities					4
2	Apply analytical methods and modeling techniques in logistics planning processes				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and practical knowledge about the field within the framework of logistics operations.						5
2	Prepare visual report, presentation and project in English and Turkish about logistics activities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Decide the follow-up and control processes of logistics operations.						5
2	Perform as a leader or a team member and complete the tasks assigned to him/her in the team regarding the planning and implementation of logistic activities.					4
3	Prepare the logistic projects.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field.					4
2	Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of logistics activities and human resources performance management.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow national and international sectoral practices and arrange projects and organizations related to logistics area including sustainability, environmental awareness and energy efficiency elements.				3
2	Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using logistics-related databases, information and communication technologies.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.					4
2	Decide on the necessary planning and regulations regarding his/her field by considering the legal aspects of logistics applications.					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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	5	65
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	3	9
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	153