International Trade (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ILOG428

Course Name:

Air Cargo Transportation

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Faculty Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. SABİHA AHU URAL ÖZTÜRK

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. DİDEM BÜYÜKDAĞ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is; students in the logistics world, service provider and / or service area positions; air cargo sales and operational processes to prepare for control. One of the aims of our course is to teach the international applications in air cargo transportation as well as local practices in airport customs.
Transport and commercial documents used in air cargo transportation will be identified and identified by working on case and sample loading. During the course, students will be positioned as airfreight forwarders and will see all the steps of air cargo loading according to different incoterms in an international trade.

Course Content:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Recognize and identify commercial and loading documents in an air cargo shipment
• To be able to calculate air cargo freight,
• To determine the costs of the buyer and seller in an air cargo shipment according to Incoterms 2010,
• To determine the most suitable air transport model, airline and route for the current cargo
• Interpret the importance of safety and security practices in air transport
• To classify general and special cargo types and aircraft types.
• To understand the import and export operational processes in air cargo shipments and to be able to follow the ethical rules.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Recognize and define all the shipping and commercial documents at an airfreight shipment.
2) • Calculate the airfreight costs.
3) • Analyze responsibilities and liabilities of seller and buyers at an airfreight shipment as per Incoterms 2010 .
4) • Identify and choose most efficient air transportation service by analyzing the type, cost, route, airline, transit time and IATA rules.
5) • Evaluate and interpret the importance of the safety and security applications at air transportation.
6) • Classify the general and special cargo types, aircraft types
7) • Define operational processes with an ethic view for an air export and/or an export shipment.
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)	• Introduce the course. • Welcome and course introduction • Underline the learning objectives • Represent syllabus • Discuss Course Outline, • List the demands from an airfreight forwarder and required specifications • Compare the sales and operation departments at an airfreight forwarder company
2)	• Identify the transportation modals • List the advantages and disadvantages of the each modal • Compare the transport modals • Define the efficient modal for the different types of shipments • Introduce to Air Transportation • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of transportation models • Compare the air transportation with other modals	Review the syllabus
3)	• Distinguish the roles of the key players between shipper to consignee • Define job description and responsibilities of the key players • Name the top 5 companies for each key player at Turkish Air Cargo Market • Identify the Process of an Airfreight shipment • Explain Key players at airfreight sectors	Homework: assigned reading for next class session Sales(2013), pp.60-72.
4)	• Define the rights and responsibilities of the consignee and shipper as per INCOTERM 2010 • State and compare the INCOTERMS • Explain why the Incoterms are needed • Name the top 10 int’l cargo airport over the world. • List the int’l cargo airports in Turkey • Recognize the abbreviations used at aviation and airfreight sector • Summarize INCOTERMS 2010 • Explain abbreviations at airfreight • Identify IATA codes for airports • List Turkish Airports	Homework: listing 20 online 5 offline airline with IATA numeric + alphabetic codes and hubs
5)	• Compare and define the types of air transportation. • Define the income and cost item at an airfreight shipment • Calculate the chargeable weight of cargo for airfreight transport. • Calculate the costs and income of an airfreight shipment. • Indicate types of Air Cargo transportation • Determine freight Calculations • Generalize Volume Weight Calculations at airfreight • Conclude Income and Costs Items	Homework: 40 Int’l airports with IATA Airport codes and Country codes
6)	• Recognize the shipping and commercial documents • Define the information over the documents • Summarize the shipment information over an AWB • Define the required commercial documentation • Identify and describe Shipping documents ; AWB – MAWB-HAWB-manifest • Recogniz and Define commercial documents	Homework: assigned reading for next class session Sales (2013), pp.95-120
7)	• Identify and name the cargo types • Define the loading conditions as per the cargo type • Recognize type of aircrafts and loading devices • List Cargo Types • Recognize Unit Loading Devices • Identify Types of Aircrafts	Homework: assigned reading for next class session Sales(2013), pp.170-185
8)	• Evaluate students with midterm exam • Calculate the airfreight charges by comparing the gross and volume weight • Define the commercial documents used at airfreight • Describe what does INCOTERMS do and don’t • Compare the airfreight with other transport modes • Explain the responsibilities of Key players • Resolve Airfreight calculations • Indicate Commercial Documents • List Incoterms • Classify Transport modals • Recognize Sector Key Players	Study for Midterm Exam
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None
9)	• Describe the operation and sales steps at an airfreight Export shipment • Justify the ethic approach at sales steps • Write operational messages for an export shipment for different steps • Select requesting buying rates from abroad agent for an export shipment • Distinguish sales offer for an air export shipment • Choose Operation Process of Airfreight Export Shipment • Explain these process’	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	ULUSLARARASI TAŞIMACILIK YÖNETİMİ Doç.Dr. Metin Çancı , Prof. Dr. Murat Erdal UTIKAD,2013 ISBN-13: 978-6056-336-713
References:	AVIATION LOGISTICS_ The Dynamic Partnership of Air Freight and Supply Chain Author : Michael Sales Publisher : TIACA,2013 ISBN-13: 978-0749472702

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) - To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9) - To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10) - To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12) - To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2)	- To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3)	- To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4)	- To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5)	- To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6)	- To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7)	- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8)	To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9)	- To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10)	- To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11)	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12)	- To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing
Social Activities
Technical Tour
Internship/Onsite Practice

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	4	% 20
Homework Assignments	4	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	80
Homework Assignments	4	16
Quizzes	1	2
Midterms	1	14
Final	1	20
Total Workload		180