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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
03910003 Aviation Security 2023 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 Description, presentation, question and answer
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Lect. Serap ERTEK
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Serap ERTEK C-123 [email protected] 7657 Tuesday
10:00-14:00
Course Content
The concept of aviation security and its historical development; national and international aviation security regulations; security plans, programmes and areas of application; terrorism and other security threats; airport, terminal and passenger security; biometric security technologies; the National Civil Aviation Security Programme; agencies and organisations responsible for aviation security; ICAO, the Chicago Convention, the Warsaw and Hague Conventions, and air traffic rights; current developments and future trends in aviation security.
Objectives of the Course
To equip students with the fundamental concepts of aviation security, national and international aviation security regulations, types of threats, and preventive security measures.
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. 5
P3 They follow and effectively utilize current developments and practices in their profession. 4
P5 They possess the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions. 3
P7 As a team member, they take responsibility for solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to their field. 5
P11 They are knowledgeable about the legislation and legal regulations related to civil aviation. 4
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 develops professional awareness by drawing conclusions from current cases and incident reports. P.3.5 1
O4 They systematically analyzes operational problems encountered inside the aircraft cabin. P.5.1 1
O5 It develops preventive solutions by assessing potential risks and hazards in advance. P.5.2 1
O6 They demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions in emergency and extraordinary situation scenarios. P.5.3 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 Aviation security and history
2 International regulations governing aviation security.
3 National regulations in aviation security.
4 Plans, programmes and security zones in aviation security.
5 Terrorism and Aviation Threats to aviation; Historical events and lessons learnt
6 Airport Security Airport and Terminal Security Passenger Terminal Security
7 Security Technologies Biometric systems.
8 National Civil Aviation Security Programme Staff-related matters
9 Bodies and organisations responsible for the conduct of aviation activities in Turkey: DHMI, SHGM,
10 Bodies and organisations responsible for the conduct of aviation activities in Turkey: DHMI, SHGM,
11 International Civil Aviation Organisation – Chicago Convention (International Agreements and Organisations)
12 The Warsaw Convention and the Carrier's Liability, the Hague Convention, the Convention on Air Traffic Rights (International Agreements and Organisations)
13 The Warsaw Convention and the Carrier's Liability, the Hague Convention, the Convention on Air Traffic Rights (International Agreements and Organisations)
14 New trends regarding the future of aviation security.
Textbook or Material
Resources SHGM Aviation Security Documents
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) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 5 5
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 14 4 56
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 5 5
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 P5
O1 It explains the fundamental concepts, actors, and organizational structure of the civil aviation sector. 5 5 5
O2 It monitors current safety, security, and service trends in the civil aviation sector. 5 5 5
O3 It develops professional awareness by drawing conclusions from current cases and incident reports. 5 5 5
O4 They systematically analyzes operational problems encountered inside the aircraft cabin. 3 3 3
O5 It develops preventive solutions by assessing potential risks and hazards in advance. 4 4 4
O6 They demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions in emergency and extraordinary situation scenarios. 5 5 5