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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Civil Aviation Cabin Services
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03910001 Introduction to Civil Aviation 1 Autumn 1 3+0+0 5 5
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator Asst. Prof. Sinan ÇİZMECİOĞLU
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Sinan ÇİZMECİOĞLU
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Sinan ÇİZMECİOĞLU - [email protected]
Course Content
The historical development of civil aviation; aviation terminology; the structure of ICAO, IATA, and the Turkish Civil Aviation Authority (SHGM); airline companies; airport systems; aviation activities; the role of cabin crew in aviation; aviation safety and security concepts; career structure in aviation.
Objectives of the Course
To teach the structure and fundamental concepts of the civil aviation sector, national and international aviation organizations, aviation activities, and the place of cabin services within the sector; and to enable students to understand the aviation system holistically.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 They acquire fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession. 4
P3 They follow and effectively utilize current developments and practices in their profession. 3
P5 They possess the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions. 3
P11 They are knowledgeable about the legislation and legal regulations related to civil aviation. 5
P12 He/She is familiar with normal and emergency safety procedures. 3
P13 They understand the principles of aircraft flight, flight support systems, and their operating principles. 2
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 It explains the fundamental concepts, actors, and organizational structure of the civil aviation sector. P.1.1 1
O2 It monitors current safety, security, and service trends in the civil aviation sector. P.3.1 1
O3 It monitors current developments, technological innovations, and operational changes in the field of civil aviation. P.1.5 1
O4 They defines the legislation published by the SHGM (General Directorate of Civil Aviation). P.11.1 1
O5 It explains the fundamental principles of ICAO, EASA, and IATA regulations. P.11.2 1
O6 They explains the legal responsibilities related to cabin crew services. P.11.3 1
O7 They keeps track of current legislative changes. P.11.6 1
O8 They understands the importance of safety culture and concept. P.12.6 1
O9 They explains the fundamental physics principles of flight. P.13.1 1
O10 They provides general mastery of international agreements in aviation. P.11.9 1
O11 Provides mastery of general legislation and terminology related to civil aviation. P.11.10 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Explaining the Importance of Civil Aviation
2 The place of civil aviation in the world
3 Turkey's place in civil aviation
4 Civil aviation world history
5 Civil aviation history of Turkey
6 Basic concepts in civil aviation
7 Explaining the basic principles of airplane flight.
8 International organizations in civil aviation and important features of these organizations
9 Describing civil aviation activities
10 Explaining air traffic management
11 Explaining the airport unit and activities
12 Airline businesses
13 Importance of airline businesses in terms of civil aviation
14 Importance of civil aviation in trade
Textbook or Material
Resources Havacılığa Giriş AÖF Yayınları
Introduction to aviation
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 20 3 60
Midterms 1 20 20
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 1 13 13
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 15 15
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 150
Total Work Load / 30 5
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P3 P11 P12 P13
O1 It explains the fundamental concepts, actors, and organizational structure of the civil aviation sector. 5 4 4 4 4
O2 It monitors current developments, technological innovations, and operational changes in the field of civil aviation. 3 4 5 4 5
O3 It monitors current safety, security, and service trends in the civil aviation sector. 4 4 5 4 4
O4 They defines the legislation published by the SHGM (General Directorate of Civil Aviation). 3 4 3 4 4
O5 It explains the fundamental principles of ICAO, EASA, and IATA regulations. 4 4 4 4 3
O6 They explains the legal responsibilities related to cabin crew services. 4 2 3 2 3
O7 They keeps track of current legislative changes. 3 4 4 3 4
O8 They provides general mastery of international agreements in aviation. 5 4 5 5 4
O9 Provides mastery of general legislation and terminology related to civil aviation. 4 4 4 4 5
O10 They understands the importance of safety culture and concept. 4 4 4 4 4
O11 They explains the fundamental physics principles of flight. 3 3 4 3 3