Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
1KHM105Aviation Terminology2+0+024

 
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 this course is to make students understand the necessity of a common language in aviation and the importance of English used for this purpose in the sector. The structure of aviation terminology, its alphabet and especially why the correct use of the vowel alphabet is critical for communication are explained; it is aimed to create awareness in students by emphasizing how incorrect use can endanger flight safety. In addition, information will be given about National and International Civil Aviation authorities and their duties; terms related to air transportation, airports, flights and aircraft are detailed. The course aims to teach ticketing, passenger boarding, health, first aid, emergency terms and IATA airport codes, and to provide students with the knowledge and skills they can use effectively in their professional lives.
Course Content This course includes the definition of terminology, the aviation alphabet and the necessity of using the phonetic alphabet correctly in communication, air transportation terms, airport terms, flight and aircraft terms, cabin, cockpit and galley terms, safety and emergency terms, basic health and first aid terms, accommodation terms and flight documents.
Course Methods and Techniques
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 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
Assignment 3 % 0
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
5
% 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
Assignments 2 3 6
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 25 25
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 102

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Havacılık sektörüne ait terimleri ve karşılıklarını öğrenmek.
2 Havacılık sektöründeki temel kavram ve kuralları öğrenmek.
3 Ulusal ve uluslararası sivil havacılık otoritelerini tanımak.
4 Havacılık sektörü için gerekli belgeleri ve formları düzenleme yöntemlerini öğrenmek.
5 Yabancı dilde iletişim kurma becerisi edinmek.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Terminology definition and areas of use. Sectoral importance of aviation terminology.
2 Aviation alphabet. Abbreviations of international and national civil aviation organizations.
3 IATA AND ICAO short codes of national and international airports.
4 Terminology of Airport and Passenger Services
5 Operations / Apron / Airport Transportation Services
6 Flight and Weather Terms
7 Cabin Terms
8 Cockpit and Galley terms
9 Passenger and Crew Encodings / Passengers with Special Situations
10 Emergency Terms
11 Terminology of Health and First Aid
12 Cargo Services
13 Hotel Services and Passenger Items
14 Document Terminology Related to Aviation

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
All 1 3 4 4 1 2 1 1 1 1 4 1 5 5
C1 5 3 4 4 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5
C2 5 5 4 2 5 3 1 3 4 1 3 1 3 4
C3 5 5 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2
C4 3 5 3 3 5 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 1 1
C5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 4 4 3 5 5

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