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	Assist.Prof. HANDE ULUSOY
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	Interpret basic concepts, fields of study, theories and approaches in media.
2	Describe current information in the field by relating them with communication theories.
3	Explain basic concepts regarding communication sciences.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events, political, cultural and economic developments by using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field within a critical context.
2	Associate knowledge and facts in the field with Law, Sociology, Advertisement, Cinema and Economy.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify new strategy and methods for the technical infrastructure and content of the types of television news and programs.
2	Assemble theoretical knowledge gained in the field to the technology in present day.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create creative contents in the field.
2	Interpret theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create TV Programs for several audiences by sharing the knowledge and experiences on it.
2	Perform as a leader or a team member in teamwork from the news production to presentation stage by fulfilling assigned tasks.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify basic knowledge regarding the production stages of media and technical infrastructure and creative approaches.
2	Research for developments, changes and innovations in the field by taking the lifelong learning as a principle.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create new ideas and new products in collaboration with the stakeholders in the field of programming and journalism.
2	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with the awareness of social responsibility following the national and international cases.
3	Explain written, verbal and visual studies in the field by following the agenda.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills gained in the field by taking legal, social and ethical responsibilities into consideration.
2	Show skills as in using camera, editorial process control, team leadership and producing creative content that are features of a professional.

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