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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 : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic concepts of aeronautical standards and rules. (Bloom 1)

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organize teamwork during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data related to the field. (Bloom 6)

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)
2
Choose updated documents, modern techniques and tools required for maintenance applications. (Bloom 2)
3
Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field
4
Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field
2
Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Develop solutions for problems faced during application. (Bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Determine the learning requirements related with his/her field. (Bloom 3)
2
Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the technical drawing knowledge effectively in business life. (Bloom 3)
2
By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.
3
Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)
4
Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)
5
Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the knowledge and skills obtained during undergraduate education in work life. (Bloom 3)
2
Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)
3
Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)
4
Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 130
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0