| Airports | |
| Department or Chair within the Faculty: | Department of Hydrotechnics and Environmental Protection |
| Study program: | Graduate (master) university study programme |
| Study level: | 2nd cycle |
| Course title: | Airports |
| Course code: | 2.05-419 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Course description: | |
| This curriculum furnishes participants with a comprehensive understanding of the aviation sector, tracing its roots from the inaugural era of flight to the multifaceted operations of contemporary airports. Initiating with an historical examination of flight, the course seamlessly transitions into the evolutionary trajectory of airports. It provides a detailed study of the Air Transport System, coupled with an in-depth exploration of airport classifications and definitions. This ensures that students acquire familiarity with the diverse airport categories, code groupings, and the pivotal regulations that oversee them. Salient areas of instruction encompass the maneuvering arena, traffic volume pathways, and the intricate design of airport pavements. Furthermore, attendees will scrutinize both aircraft and pavement categorizations, immerse themselves in computational techniques for flexible and rigid pavements, and comprehend the significance of wind rose and navigation. Pivotal operational facets such as markings for runways, taxiways, and other aircraft movement zones, lighting protocols, and related infrastructure are emphasized. The course culminates with an emphasis on the upkeep and refurbishment of airport pavements, ensuring graduates possess an in-depth acumen pertaining to airport architecture, operations, and stewardship. | |
| Form of teaching: | Lectures, Practical exercises, Experimental exercises, Seminar |
| Form of assessment: | The exam is done in writing and orally. Positively evaluated programs are prerequired for exam. Seminar paperwork is optional. |
| Number of ECTS: | 5 |
| Class hours per week: | 2 (lectures) + 2 (practical work) |
| Minimum number of students: |
The teaching method for incoming Erasmus mobility students will vary depending on the number of students enrolled in each course. The academic department responsible for the course will communicate the details of the teaching method to the students before the beginning of the academic term. Incoming students are encouraged to review the course description carefully to understand the teaching method and requirements. For the ex-cathedra teaching method, a minimum of 10 students is required to ensure the course is educationally sustainable. In addition, each student must possess at least a B1 level of English proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In the event that the minimum number of students is not met, the course will be organised using more individualised teaching methods in consultation with the professor. These methods may include project-based, case-based, individualised learning plans, one-on-one tutoring, flipped classroom, and hybrid approaches. There is no requirement regarding English proficiency for the individualised approach teaching methods. |
| Period of realization: | Summer semester |
| Recommended prerequisites: |
None |
| Lecturer: | Irena Ištoka Otković |