HUMAN FACTORS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UTP125	HUMAN FACTORS	1	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer ORKUN ÖZSAVANER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer ÇİĞDEM ÇAĞLAR-Lecturer EMİNE ÖZTÜRK-Assist.Prof. FATMA ULUTÜRK-Lecturer YILMAZ ERKMEN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To teach the importance of human factor in aviation and the rules to be observed.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Human factors, the need to consider human factors, events attributable to human factors, Murphy's Law, human performance and limitations; vision, hearing, computing, attention and perception, memory, indoor fear and physical access, social psychology; responsibility, motivation and loss of motivation, age pressure, cultural problems, teamwork, management supervision and leadership, explaining the factors affecting human performance, workload, physical environment, tasks, communication, human error and workplace hazards.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Knows the concept of human factors.
Knows the factors affecting human performance.
Knows the importance of communication and error patterns.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the relevant book chapter	Opening & Introducing & Introducing the Course Content	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
2	Reading the relevant book chapter	Human Factors, The Need to Consider Human Factors Events Attributable to Human Factors, Murphy's Law	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
3	Reading the relevant book chapter	Human Performance and Limitations; Sight, Hearing, Information Processing, Attention and Perception, Memory, Fear of Indoors and Physical Access	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
4	Reading the relevant book chapter	Social Psychology; Responsibility, Motivation and Loss of Motivation, Age Pressure, Culture Problems,	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
5	Reading the relevant book chapter	Social Psychology; Teamwork, Management Oversight and Leadership	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
6	Reading the relevant book chapter	Factors Affecting Performance; Fitness and Health, Stress: Family and Work Related Stress, Time Pressure and Pressure Related to Completion Time of the Study	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
7	Reading the relevant book chapter	Workload: Underloading and Overloading, Sleep and Excessive Fatigue, Shift Work, Alcohol, Medication and Drug Use	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the relevant book chapter	Physical Environment; Noise and Smoke, Lighting, Climate and Temperature, Motion and Vibration, Working Environment	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
10	Reading the relevant book chapter	Tasks; Physical Work, Repetitive Tasks	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
11	Reading the relevant book chapter	Visual Inspection (control) Complex (complex) Systems	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
12	Reading the relevant book chapter	Contact; In-Team and Between-Team Communication Working Writing and Keeping Records, Keeping Current and Valid, Dissemination / Dissemination / Sharing of Information	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
13	Reading the relevant book chapter	Human mistake; Error Models and Theories, Types of errors in maintenance tasks Results of Errors, Avoidance and Management Errors	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
14	Reading the relevant book chapter	Workplace Hazards; Recognizing and Avoiding Hazards, Coping with Emergencies	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
15	Reading the relevant book chapter	Workplace Hazards; Recognizing and Avoiding Hazards, Coping with Emergencies	Lecture, question-answer, discussion method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
T.R. MEB, (2012). Aircraft Maintenance Human and Environment Module, DGCA, (2018). SHT- Instructions

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	Recognize the components of the material used in aircraft.	0
2	Aircraft mechanical and electrical systems / components recognize the working principles.	0
3	Knows characteristics and the impact on the atmosphere and changes in atmospheric air.	0
4	Recognizes airline documents used for aircraft maintenance and navigation.	0
5	The formation of the lift in aircraft flight and knows the theory.	0
6	Located in piston-engined aircraft will have information about propellers.	0
7	Have knowledge about maintenance of gas turbines and reciprocating engine aircraft.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Aviation-related basic principles, rules and laws to know, understand and apply.		1
2	Fundamental scientific issues to know, interpret and use as needed.			2
3	Know the basic issues related to the manufacture of aircraft and apply.	0
4	Related to aircraft manufacturing team, recognition and use of tools and machinery.	0
5	Know the basic issues related to aircraft maintenance and repair and apply.	0
6	In terms of aircraft maintenance and repair knows the human factor and error prevention methods.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Data collected in the evaluation and interpretation of fault and has knowledge in aircraft maintenance.	0
2	Know about the standards in the maintenance and repair of aircraft and has the ability to apply.	0
3	About the aircraft encountered a fault condition can be assessed and solutions according to the manual.	0
4	Know the location and operation of an aircraft cockpit display.	0
5	Aircraft-air, air-to-ground communication method knows and systems.	0
6	Recognize materials used in aircraft.	0
7	Used in aircraft instrument / tool and knows merge elements.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To do research, prepare reports and to make a presentation.	0
2	Of all types of mechanical and electronic problems that may occur in an aircraft shall determine the objective and subjective, definitions and reports.	0
3	Aircraft maintenance, technological tools for repair and testing (measurement, and control instruments testers) use.	0
4	Instruments used in aircraft maintenance and repair teams available.	0
5	Know combining elements used in aircraft and apply it.	0
6	Propeller maintenance, operation, storage and protection of know-related applications.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Aircraft-related knowledge and skills, technological advances also tells people and groups that serve to clearly and teamwork.	0
2	Identifies issues related to unforeseen work related to aircraft and look for solutions.	0
3	Team workers have the knowledge and skills to carry out activities within the area of ​​responsibility.					4
4	Technically gain proficiency in their original thinking.	0
5	Know basic scientific issues, has the ability to interpret and use them as needed.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engine types and aircraft used in the operation, knows the principles and engine parts.	0
2	Aircraft, systems and sub-systems functions and working principles have knowledge in their fields.	0
3	Using 2D and 3D computer programs related to the profession knows sufficient.	0
4	General computer knowledge will have to use Word, Excel, Power Point programs adequately know.	0
5	To do research, know to prepare reports and make presentations ability.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Effective visual, oral and written communication skills to be able to have.	0
2	The universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture, professional ethics, have sufficient awareness of the preservation of cultural values ​​and the environment.	0
3	Has the analytical thinking and problem solving skills.	0
4	Issues related to the field of occupational safety, health and environmental protection has the knowledge and awareness.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	With basic computer knowledge, has unskilled to use software and hardware required by the profession.	0
2	In accordance with the objectives of the aircraft can repair the fault and has the ability.	0
3	Aircraft maintenance and repair manual for reading, understanding and practical skills has.	0
4	Constantly renews itself with developments in science and technology.				3

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	1	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	98