AVIATION PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHE241	AVIATION PSYCHOLOGY	3	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer TAHİR GÜRDİL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to teach students about flight psychology. Learns respiratory and circulatory physiology. Defines cabin pressure systems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes atmospheric and gas laws, respiratory and circulatory physiology, cabin pressurization and oxygen systems, hypoxia and hyperventilation, decompression diseases, physiological effects of barometric pressure changes, sleep hygiene and jet lag, stress, loss of situational judgment in flight, flight psychology and adaptation to aviation. covers topics such as ability, volatile personality traits.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the basic concepts of psychology.
Understands the psychology of flight.
Analyzes the psychological factors affecting flight safety.
Recognize the physiology of flight.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Chapter Reading	Atmosphere, gas laws	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
2	Chapter Reading	Respiratory and Circulatory Physiology	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
3	Chapter Reading	Cabin Pressurization and Oxygen Systems	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
4	Chapter Reading	Hypoxia and Hyperventilation	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
5	Chapter Reading	Hypoxia and Hyperventilation	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
6	Chapter Reading	Decompression diseases	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
7	Chapter Reading	Physiological effects of barometric pressure changes	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Chapter Reading	Physiological effects of barometric pressure changes	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
10	Chapter Reading	Sleep hygiene and jet lag	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
11	Chapter Reading	Stress Concept Overview	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
12	Chapter Reading	Loss of Situational Judgment in Flight	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
13	Chapter Reading	Flight Psychology and Aviation Adaptability	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
14	Chapter Reading	Volatile Personality Traits	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
15	Chapter Reading	General Review	Presentation, explanation, question-answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Çetingüç, M. (2018). Havacılık ve Uzay Psikolojisi. Nobel Yayınları, Ankara.

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	Ability to teamwork						5
2	Identify vocational problems and resolve them effectively						5
3	Comprehend, appreciate and comply with cultural and social responsibilities						5
4	Develop an awareness for life long learning						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Comply with occupational ethics and sense of responsibility						5
2	Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in applications and practices						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to have knowledge about sectoral issues.						5
2	Manage a process effectively to meet the demands.						5
3	Within the framework of regulations and procedures for implementation and to find solutions for problems.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil aviation field statistical research skills and the ability to think about, has the ability to foresee the consequences of strategic decisions and develop skills.						5
2	Encountered in practice or as a team member to take responsibility for unforeseen problems						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Change and innovation are welcome.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Basic and is dominated by professional English, has the necessary qualifications to use the operating system in an active way for the profession.				3
2	Developments, will be able to follow trends and forecasts. Follow the latest developments related to the field and profession.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It has the ability to reflect on the ethical and professional responsibilities.						5
2	To analyze information about the area and has the skills to interpret and evaluate.						5

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	8	2	16
Assignment (Homework)	14	2	28
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	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	54	0	106