AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS AND CASE STUDIES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIY424	AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS AND CASE STUDIES	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
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 develop solutions about techniques of past cases based on theoretical and practical solutions for airplane crashes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects such as airplane crashes in the national and international aviation industry, case studies, solution techniques, the theoretical issues leading to airplane crashes, professional crisis management and application techniques that should be applied to prevent airplane crashes.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
List the types of airplane in the aviation industry.
Classify the cases of national and international airplane crashes in the past according to their causes.
List the relevant articles of airplane crashes in aviation legislation.
Analyze crisis factors related to major airplane crashes.
Organize the necessary activities to raise awareness about airplane crashes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Thesis analysis, reading, internet search, presentation	Introducing airplane types with photos in aviation	Presentation and introducing airplane types with photos
2	Thesis analysis, reading, internet search, presentation	Introducing main airports	Presentation and applied team work, film screening, photography analysis
3	Thesis analysis, reading, exchange of ideas with experienced experts, presentation	Responsibilities of first pilot and technical maintenance authorities	Presentation
4	Thesis analysis, reading, analysis of past data, providing relevant photographs, presentation	Case studies about national airplane crashes in the past	Presentation, photography analysis and case study
5	Thesis analysis, reading, analysis of past data, providing relevant photographs, presentation	Case studies about international airplane crashes in the past	Presentation, photography analysis and case study
6	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Relevant articles of airplane crashes in the aviation regulations	Presentation
7	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Preventive actions for airplane crashes	Presentation and applied team work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Risk and crisis management activities in preventing airplane crashes	Presentation and applied team work
10	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Analysis on crisis factors about major airplane crashes	Presentation and applied team work
11	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Analysis on risk analysis methods preventing airplane crashes	Presentation
12	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Safety management methods for preventing airplane crashes	Presentation
13	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Importance of operation methods integrated for preventing airplane crashes	Presentation and applied team work
14	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	Flight, ground and safety trainings for preventing airplane crashes	Presentation and applied team work, film screening
15	Thesis analysis, reading, presentation	General Revision	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
DHMI : ‘Yonetim Sistemleri Egitim Kitabi’ (2018) : Havacilik Egitim Dairesi Baskanligi Isletme Egitim Planlama ve Uygulama Mudurlugu
https://flightsafety.org/, Eylul 2018
https://www.sgs.com/en/transportation/aerospace-and-aviation/aviation-management-and-flight-operations-services, Eylul 2018

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students interpret the basic concepts, theories and approaches of international trade and logistics.	0
2	Students explain current information about the field with economics and business theories.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students analyze economic and financial data related to their field.	0
2	Students relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as sociology, political science and philosophy.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students prepare the technical infrastructure and content of international trade transactions.	0
2	Students use the theoretical knowledge in his/her field to determine new strategies.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students carry out the import and export transactions by applying the customs legislation and foreign exchange legislation.	0
2	Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field for academic and professional career.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students develop strategies to reach the sales and marketing targets.	0
2	Students carry out the correspondence on orders, transportation and payment with the foreign customers.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students organize participations in national and international fairs in the field.	0
2	Students prepare the documentation used in import and export transactions.	0
3	Students consider life-long learning as a principle and search on developments, changes and innovations in the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students manage all phases from finding the customers until delivery of orders.	0
2	Students cooperate with stakeholders in order to generate new ideas.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students implement knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his / her legal, social and ethical responsibilities.	0

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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	15	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	13	26
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	126