MCAV105 Introduction to Air TransportationIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Civil Aviation Cabin Services (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Civil Aviation Cabin Services (English)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code: MCAV105
Course Name: Introduction to Air Transportation
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. SEMRA ORAK
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. ÖNDER TAŞDELEN
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi UĞUR TARIK ÖZKUT
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course expresses the students overall information about the Civil Aviation Regulations and the basic concepts of Civil Aviation in a weekly content.
Course Content: This course aims to transfer all priority information, regulations, definitions and procedures about Civil Aviation to students. Students who pass the course will be able to know about aviation alphabet and aviation concept in general terms, the current position of Turkey in general and the Civil Aviation Sector in the World, aerodynamics with the introduction of aircraft types and outlines the basic structure of the aircraft, the disclosure of information related to Meteorology and achievement of No. 2920 of the Civil Aviation Act in general, the regulations of Civil Aviation institutions in the world and Turkey, the basic concepts of Meteorology, Flight Safety and the concept of Airworthiness.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) "• List and explain aviation alphabet and aviation concept in general terms."
2) "• Describe the current position of Turkey in general and the Civil Aviation Sector in the World."
3) "• Identify and discuss aerodynamics with the introduction of aircraft types and outlines the basic structure of the aircraft."
4) "• Explain the disclosure of information related to Meteorology and achievement of No. 2920 of the Civil Aviation Act in general."
5) "• Analyze the regulations of Civil Aviation institutions in the world and Turkey."
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) "• Explain the brief information about Civil Aviation Sector • Explain the Civil Aviation Alphabet • Explain the Terminology of Civil Aviation in brief. "
2) "• Examine the Civil Aviation Sector in Turkey • Define the development stages of Civil Aviation Sector in Turkey "
3) "• Analyze the Civil Aviation Sector in the World • Describe the development stages of Civil Aviation Sector in the World. "
4) "• Define general information about the aircraft types. • Analyze the aircrafts in 2 sections. White Body and Narrow Body. "
5) "• Describe basics of Aerodynamic • Analyze the stages of Aerodynamic "
6) "• Examine the general concept of Aerodynamic from past to present. • Analyze the concept of Aerodynamic related with the Aircraft types. "
7) "• Describe the bacis soncept of Meteorology. • Express METAR. • Express TAF. "
8) "• MIDTERM EXAM"
9) "• Analyze the Meteorological Reports. • Express SPECI. • Express SIGMET. "
10) "• Describe flight prohibitions and limitations • Define the limitations about the airports and airlines. "
11) "• Analyze the using of Customs in Airports. • Express the research and studies about the causes of the accidents."
12) "• Analyze the security concept in Civil Aviation. • Analyze the safety concept in Civil Aviation. "
13) "• Express the procedure will be applied in the Security of Flight."
14) "• Express the procedure will be applied in the Safety and security of Flight."
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Havayolları Dokümanları
IATA-ICAO Dokümanları
References: Havayolları Dokümanları
IATA-ICAO Dokümanları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) 1.Civil Aviation can take responsibility within the group as an individual while working in the industry.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) 1.Civil Aviation can take responsibility within the group as an individual while working in the industry. 5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Homework
Seminar
Q&A / Discussion
Social Activities
Technical Tour

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 2 5 10
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 14 3 42
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 138