HAVA VE UZAY PSİKOLOJİSİ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIY434	HAVA VE UZAY PSİKOLOJİSİ	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	Assoc.Prof. EMEL TOZLU ÖZTAY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim is to provide students with the basic concepts of Aviation and Aerospace Psychology, to have knowledge in the relevant field, to gain the ability to use them in practice, and to create a scientific awareness about Aviation and Aerospace Psychology.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Aviation and Aerospace Psychology definition, importance, fields of study. Studies on basic approaches in Aviation and Aerospace Psychology.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains flight psychology.
Defines human factors in aviation.
Learn and apply Flight Crew Resource Management.
Students will be able to gain the ability to conduct Case Studies, establish HR systems, collect data, analyze and interpret results

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Aviation and Aerospace Psychology Concept and Fields of Study	Lecture, Question and answer
2	Thesis review	Flight Psychology	Lecture, Discussion
3	Reading a book	Pilots and Psychological Evaluations in Pilot Selection	Lecture, Question and answer
4	Reading a book	Fear of flying	Lecture and case study
5	Preparing a presentation	Stress of flight and ground crews and passengers	Lecture, Question and answer
6	Thesis review	Accidents, Crises and Traumas in Aviation	Lecture, Question and answer
7	Reading a book	Psychology in Wars	Lecture, Question and answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading a book	Aviation-Specific Conditions Cause Cognitive and Psychomotor Disorders	Lecture, Question and answer
10	Reading a book	Human Factor in Flight Accidents	Lecture and case study
11	Preparing a presentation	Flight Crew Resource Management (CRM) 1	Lecture, Discussion
12	Thesis review	Flight Crew Resource Management (CRM) 2	Lecture, Discussion, Question and answer
13	Reading a book	A Dozen of Risk Factors Thinking and Behavior Patterns; Gremlins	Lecture, Question and answer
14	Reading a book	Popular Topics of Aviation Psychology	Lecture, Question and answer
15	Reading a book	Psychology in Aerospace	Lecture, Question and answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Çetingüç, M. (2016). Havacılık ve uzay psikolojisi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Tsang, P. S., & Vidulich, M. A. (Eds.). (2002). Principles and practice of aviation psychology. CRC Press.
Nazım, A. T. A. Türkiye’de Havacılık Psikiyatrisi ve Psikolojisi. Mersin Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Lokman Hekim Tıp Tarihi ve Folklorik Tıp Dergisi, 11(1), 160-172.

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	Explain the basic concepts in the field and the basic disciplines arising from these concepts.
2	Compare current theories in the field and communication theories.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems related to the field by identifying problems related to the field.
2	Compares the information and facts in the field with the fields of social sciences such as Sociology, Journalism, Television and Media.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By graduating from this department, conduct analysis in fields like public relations, advertisement and marketing.
2	Using field knowledge, identify and solve problems related to field.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the projects in line with the field of campaign analysis, in line with the communication plan to be prepared.
2	By using theoretical and practical knowledge gained in his field, solve the problems of public relations and advertising industry.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking part in public relations campaigns and advertising projects, implements the duties assigned to them within the team.
2	Create original and innovative strategies by approaching the field dynamics creatively and critically with an integrated viewpoint.
3	Designs a communication plan by taking responsibility in case of problems related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe creative production, presentation and persuasion techniques to support the professional expertise.
2	Analyze the developments, changes and innovations in his field and gices an example.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Effectively explain his/her opinion in the context of advertising, public relations, marketing, etc. to related persons and institutions in writing and verbal.
2	Designs projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the consciousness of social responsibility.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determine career goals by establishing cooperation with the sector in line with the information he/she has.
2	Analyze and interpret the social and global impacts of issues related with communication.
3	Design new knowledge and techniques using technical and theoretical knowledge and skills related to his / her field.

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	15	30
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	130