COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Ground Services Management
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
SHKH 208
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to teach basic theories and concepts related to the ground service management.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To learn check-in, baggage operations and passenger acceptence to the plane
  • Learning cargo and mail services, flight operations, the load control and communication services
  • Having information about the ground service regulation
Course Description Check-in, baggage operations, passenger acceptence to the airplane; loading, unloading, stairs cleaning, air services, cargo and mail services, flight operations, load control and communication services training.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction Course Materials
2 Airport ground service management Course Materials
3 Ground service types Course Materials
4 The development of ground services Course Materials
5 The concept of ground services Course Materials
6 The concept of ground services Course Materials
7 Midterm Course Materials
8 Ground services offered Course Materials
9 Airline operations Course Materials
10 Passengers, cargo owners Course Materials
11 Management and organization of ground services business Course Materials
12 Management and organization of ground services business Course Materials
13 Ground services about flight, passengers and freight Course Materials
14 Ground service applications in the world Course Materials
15 Ground service applications in Turkey Course Materials
16 Final Exam Course Materials
Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
16
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
1
50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
50
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
10
Final Exams
1
10
    Total
100

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge of the management system and operation principle of the airlines.

X
2

To have knowledge of basic aviation terminology, theory of flight / aerodynamics and meteorology.

X
3

To have knowledge of member of the cabin crew duties / responsibilities, aviation standard operating rules and safety / security concepts.

X
4

To perform proper and effective action for the first aid in aviation.

X
5

To interfere all emergency cases that may occur in relation to transport and flight operations and the crowd control and management methods.

X
6

To take responsibility as individuals and team members, open to criticism and work efficiently.

X
7

To have information about diction and techniques announcement.

X
8

To understand human factors in aviation, the environment, society, the effects of health conditions and the importance of the limits of human performance.

X
9

To have knowledge of world geography and cultures.

X
10

To realize the presentation within the framework of etiquette, the importance of the overall appearance, personal care and courtesy.

X
11

To use a foreign language to track information related to the cabin services in the area of civil aviation.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest