HUMAN FACTOR IN AVIATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HYM421	HUMAN FACTOR IN AVIATION	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
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)
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
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
TTS Module-9 Human Factors
ICAT Module-9 Human Factors
Martinussen, M., & Hunter, D. R. (2017). Aviation psychology and human factors. CRC Press.
Salas, E., Maurino, D., & Curtis, M. (2010). Human factors in aviation: an overview. Human factors in aviation, 3-19.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	126