COURSE SYLLABUS

DANGEROUS GOODS IN AIR TRANSPORT

1	Course Title:	DANGEROUS GOODS IN AIR TRANSPORT
2	Course Code:	SHUZ211
3	Type of Course:	Compulsory
4	Level of Course:	Short Cycle
5	Year of Study:	2
6	Semester:	3
7	ECTS Credits Allocated:	3
8	Theoretical (hour/week):	2
9	Practice (hour/week) :	0
10	Laboratory (hour/week) :	0
11	Prerequisites:
12	Recommended optional programme components:	None
13	Language:	Turkish
14	Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
15	Course Coordinator:	Öğr. Gör. AHMET Y. ÖZTÜRK
16	Course Lecturers:
17	Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator:	ozturkahmet@uludag.edu.tr
18	Website:
19	Objective of the Course:	The aim of this course is to raise awareness in students about dangerous goods that are frequently transported in air transport, to give basic information about dangerous goods and to inform students about procedures related to matters such as transportation, storage and loading of dangerous goods.
20	Contribution of the Course to Professional Development	Upon successful completion of this course, students will have information about dangerous substances and various procedures related to these substances.

Learning Outcomes:

1	The student learns the basic theoretical concepts related to the course.;
2	Students can distinguish the categories of dangerous goods that are allowed to be transported by air.;
3	In this course, students learn various procedures related to hazardous materials.;
4	Students will have information about what to do in case of an emergency related to hazardous materials.;
5	Students will have information about how to use the knowledge they have learned in this course in business life.;

22	Course Content:

Week	Theoretical	Practical
1	Cargo transportation in air transportation and related basic concepts, Companies in air cargo transportation, airplanes used in air cargo
2	Cargo transportation in air transportation and related basic concepts, Companies in air cargo transportation, airplanes used in air cargo
3	Definition of Dangerous Goods, General philosophy of dangerous goods, Basis of rules, Shipper and carrier responsibilities
4	Training requirements and safety of hazardous materials
5	Dangerous goods limits, Dangerous goods prohibited to be transported by air, Hidden dangerous goods, Dangerous goods allowed to be transported with passengers and crew
6	Dangerous goods that can be transported by mail Dangerous goods in the possession of the carrier.
7	Hazardous substance classification and general principles
8	Visa exam, classification of dangerous goods and general principles
9	Identification of dangerous goods and use of lists, marking rules of dangerous goods packages.
10	Application of risk and handling labels of Dangerous Goods packages
11	Storage and loading rules of Dangerous Goods
12	Special cargo loading and storage rules and requirements,
13	Informing the captain about Special Cargo and special provisions, Emergency Procedures for Dangerous Goods
14	Handling examples of dangerous goods in the context of load control and balance

23	Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:	THY Hazardous Substances Awareness Textbook, Air Cargo and Hazardous Substances (Anadolu University Aöf Publications)
24	Assesment

TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	NUMBER	PERCENT
Midterm Exam	1	40
Quiz	0	0
Homeworks, Performances	0	0
Final Exam	1	60
Total	2	100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade		40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade		60
Total		100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course	Measurement and evaluation are carried out according to the principles of Bursa Uludağ University Associate Degree and Undergraduate Education Regulations.
Information	The results are determined by the letter grade determined by the student automation system.

ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE

CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS

LO: Learning Objectives

PQ: Program Qualifications

Contribution Level:

1 Very Low

2 Low

3 Medium

4 High

5 Very High