HUMAN FACTOR IN AVIATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHE264	HUMAN FACTOR IN AVIATION	4	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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. DEMET ÖZCAN BİÇİCİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Reduce and minimize human error in aircraft incidents and accidents, develop skills related to flight safety, adhering to the safety and regulations.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to human factors in aviation, human performance and limits, human psychology, physical environment, communication, human errors, human errors in the field of study.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Knows human factors in aviation.
Defines human performance and limits.
Defines aviation psychology.
Understands the factors affecting performance.
Understands the physical environment.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Chapter Reading	The purpose of the lesson, introduction	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
2	Chapter Reading	Introduction to human factors in aviation	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
3	Chapter Reading	Fundamental Concepts of Human Factors	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
4	Chapter Reading	Human Performance And Limitations	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
5	Chapter Reading	Social Psychology	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
6	Chapter Reading	Factors affecting performance	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
7	Chapter Reading	Factors affecting performance	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Chapter Reading	Physical environment	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
10	Chapter Reading	Tasks	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
11	Chapter Reading	Communication	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
12	Chapter Reading	Human Errors	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
13	Chapter Reading	Human Errors	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
14	Chapter Reading	Hazards In The Workplace	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
15	Chapter Reading	Overview	Lecture, presentation, question-answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Human Factor Booklets

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	Teamwork skills					4
2	Ability to identify and solve problems in professional practice					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility						5
2	Ability to use theoretical knowledge in practice					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand, adopt and apply social cultural and social responsibilities						5
2	Ability to manage a process to meet requirements			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to realize it					4
2	To be able to have knowledge about sectoral problems						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand and apply professional legislation		1
2	Ability to communicate in a foreign language			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to use information and communication technology tools and other professional tools and techniques		1
2	Ability to plan and implement professional processes				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively				3
2	Professional self-confidence skills				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Entrepreneurship skills	0

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	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	96