Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1KHM105Aviation Terminology2+0+02407.04.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Civil Aviation Cabin Services
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of the course is to enable students to master international aviation terminology, to understand, write and use national and international aviation terms correctly.
Course Content Within the scope of this course, students will gain the skills of correct use of the Aviation Alphabet and communication; They will learn about national and international civil aviation authorities and their duties and supervisions. The course will also be able to recognize air transport terms, airport and aircraft terms, flight and weather terms, emergency and passenger services terms, ticketing and fare processing terms, IATA airport codes and use these terminology effectively both in writing and orally.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, case study, question-answer, brainstorming, visual tool support
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Tülay KARABUĞA tulay.guney@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources SHMG Publications, ICAO and IATA Documents, DHMİ Glossary of Terms
Course Notes Airlines for America, Glossary.
DHMI, Dictionary of Aviation Terms, Revised and Edited 2. Edition, 2022.

Course Category
Engineering %0
Engineering Design %0
Social Sciences %10
Education %0
Science %0
Health %5
Field %75

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 25 25
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 96

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Knows the alphabet, terminology and usage areas specific to the aviation industry.
2 Knows the duties and responsibilities of international and national aviation organizations.
3 Explain airport terms, airport codes, aircraft, flight, and weather terms.
4 Recognizes and can explain the terms associated with the Ground Handling and Passenger Services Unit
5 Knows and can use the documents used in the aviation industry.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Terminology definition and areas of use. Sectoral importance of aviation terminology.
2 General Terms Used in Air Transportation
3 Aviation Alphabet and Abbreviations
4 National and International Aviation Authorities and Their Responsibilities
5 Aircraft Terminology
6 Airport Terminology and the ICAO and IATA Codes of Airports
7 Flight and Weather Terminology
8 Ground Handling Terminology
9 Passenger Services Terminology and Special Category Passenger Codes
10 Ticketing and Fare Terminology
11 Cargo Transportation Terminology
12 Health and First Aid Terminology
13 Emergency Terminology and Codes
14 Terms and Abbreviations Related to Documents Used in the Civil Aviation

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13
All 5 1 3 4 2 1 1 3 1 5 5 4 3
C1 5 1 4 4 1 1 1 3 1 5 5 1 2
C2 5 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 2 5 5 2 1
C3 5 2 3 2 1 1 1 3 1 5 3 3 4
C4 5 2 3 3 1 1 2 3 1 5 5 1 2
C5 5 1 4 3 1 1 1 3 2 5 5 2 1

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