Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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AVM421 | HUMAN FACTOR IN AVIATION | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | English |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to provide the students with a solution-oriented view of these subjects by drawing their attention to the human-based faults in the aviation sector to ensure safe and secure flight. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects such as Human Factors, Need for Consideration of Human Factors , Cases attributable to Human Factors, Murphy's Law, Communication; Communication Intra-Team and Inter-Team, Human Fault; Fault Models and Theories, Consequences arising from Faults, Avoidance and Management Faults. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Describe factors affecting human performance. |
Explain the factors affecting aviation safety. |
Explain the potential hazards from human factors at the workplace. |
Explain factors affecting social psychology. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading | Introduction & Introduction of course materials | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
2 | Reading | Human Factors, Need for Consideration of Human Factors | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
3 | Reading | Cases attributable to Human Factors, Murphy's Law | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
4 | Reading | Human Performance and Limitations; Sight, Hearing, data processing, attention and perception, memory, indoor phobia and physical access | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
5 | Reading | Social psychology; responsibility, motivation and loss of motivation, age pressure, cultural problems, team work, management surveillance and leadership | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
6 | Reading | Factors effecting performance; vitality and health, Stress: stress based on family and profession, time pressure and pressures resulting from the duration of work | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
7 | Reading | Work load: Low attribution and high attribution, sleep and over fatigue, working in shifts, alcohol, use of medicine and drug | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading | Work load: Low attribution and high attribution, sleep and over fatigue, working in shifts, alcohol, use of medicine and drug | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
10 | Reading | Physical environment; noise and smoke, illumination, climate and temperature, movement and vibration, work environment | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
11 | Reading | Duties; physical work, repeated duties | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
12 | Reading | Communication; Intra-Team and Inter-Team Communication 1 | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
13 | Reading | Communication; Intra-Team and Inter-Team Communication 2 | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
14 | Reading | Human Fault; Fault Models and Theories, Consequences arising from Faults, Avoidance and Management Faults | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
15 | Reading | Hazards in the workplace; realizing the hazards and avoiding from them, overcoming the emergency situations | Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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TTS Module-9 Human Factors |
ICAT Module-9 Human Factors |
Salas, E., Maurino, D., & Curtis, M. (2010). Human factors in aviation: an overview. Human factors in aviation, 3-19. |
Martinussen, M., & Hunter, D. R. (2017). Aviation psychology and human factors. CRC Press. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
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Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
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Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
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Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
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Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
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Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 2 | 15 | 30 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 2 | 13 | 26 |
Short Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 34 | 0 | 127 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 127 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |