ECTS - Air Cargo Management
Air Cargo Management (AVM425) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cargo Management | AVM425 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Technical Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Question and Answer, Field Trip, Problem Solving, Team/Group, Brain Storming. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | To teach information regarding air cargo, Introducing the concept of air cargo. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | The concept of air cargo, classification of air cargo companies involved in the market, evaluation of expectations for the future of air cargo market. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structural condition and the importance of the air transport sector | |
| 2 | The concept of air cargo, sections and features | |
| 3 | Air cargo market structure and market dynamics | |
| 4 | Classification of aircraft types which are used in air cargo | |
| 5 | Classification of air cargo companies involved in the market | |
| 6 | Air cargo transportation in the world | |
| 7 | Air cargo transportation in Turkey | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | |
| 9 | The concept of special cargo, Admission requirements, Definitions | |
| 10 | Special cargo types | |
| 11 | Handling labels | |
| 12 | Dangerous Goods rules | |
| 13 | Cargo terminology | |
| 14 | Evaluation of expectations for the future of air cargo market. | |
| 15 | Logistics activities in air cargo market | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Peter S. Morrell, Moving Boxes by Air, The Economics Of International Air Cargo, Ashgate, 2011. |
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| Other Sources | 2. Michael Sales, The Air Logistics Handbook, Air Freight and the Global Supply Chain, Routledge, 2013. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 50 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Obtains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve problems in the field of aviation management, and to select and apply appropriate analytical and modeling techniques for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 2 | Acquires sufficient knowledge in Business Administration, Management, and Aviation Management, and obtains the ability to apply both theoretical and practical knowledge from these fields to identify and solve problems encountered in air transportation management. | X | ||||
| 3 | Acquires the ability to design a complex system or process related to aviation management in such a way that it meets specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; and acquires the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. Realistic constraints and conditions include factors such as economic considerations, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, and social and political factors, depending on the nature of the design. | X | ||||
| 4 | Acquires the ability to develop, select, and utilize modern techniques and tools required for applications in aviation management; and obtains the ability to effectively use information technologies. | X | ||||
| 5 | Acquires the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze and interpret results for the investigation of problems in aviation management. | |||||
| 6 | The ability to work effectively in the disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | |||||
| 7 | Gains the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; and possesses knowledge of at least one foreign language at a minimum of B1 General Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), enabling them to follow developments in their field and share knowledge with others. | X | ||||
| 8 | Develops an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; and gains the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself. | |||||
| 9 | Acquires knowledge about professional practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; and develops awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |||||
| 10 | Acquires knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of aviation management practices on health, environment, and safety, and develops awareness of the legal consequences of the practices to be implemented. | |||||
| 11 | Becomes aware of the impact of management practices and workplace operations in aviation management businesses on employees' health, the environment, and occupational safety, and develops awareness of the legal consequences of practices in these areas. | |||||
| 12 | Acquires an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 121 | ||