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HUMAN FACTOR IN AVIATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
HIY415 HUMAN FACTOR IN AVIATION 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: This course aims to provide the students with a solution-oriented view of these subjects by drawing their attention to the human-based faults in the aviation sector to ensure safe and secure flight.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as Human Factors, Need for Consideration of Human Factors , Cases attributable to Human Factors, Murphy's Law, Communication; Communication Intra-Team and Inter-Team, Human Fault; Fault Models and Theories, Consequences arising from Faults, Avoidance and Management Faults.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Describe factors affecting human performance.
Explain the factors affecting aviation safety.
Explain the potential hazards from human factors at the workplace.
Explain factors affecting social psychology.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Introduction & Introduction of course materials Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion
2 Reading Human Factors, Need for Consideration of Human Factors Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion
3 Reading Cases attributable to Human Factors, Murphy's Law Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion
4 Reading Human Performance and Limitations; Sight, Hearing, data processing, attention and perception, memory, indoor phobia and physical access Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion
5 Reading Social psychology; responsibility, motivation and loss of motivation, age pressure, cultural problems, team work, management surveillance and leadership Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion
6 Reading Factors effecting performance; vitality and health, Stress: stress based on family and profession, time pressure and pressures resulting from the duration of work Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion
7 Reading Work load: Low attribution and high attribution, sleep and over fatigue, working in shifts, alcohol, use of medicine and drug Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Physical environment; noise and smoke, illumination, climate and temperature, movement and vibration, work environment Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion
10 Reading Duties; physical work, repeated duties Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion
11 Reading Communication; Intra-Team and Inter-Team Communication 1 Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion
12 Reading Communication; Intra-Team and Inter-Team Communication 2 Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion
13 Reading Human Fault; Fault Models and Theories, Consequences arising from Faults, Avoidance and Management Faults Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion
14 Reading Hazards in the workplace; realizing the hazards and avoiding from them, overcoming the emergency situations Lecture, Exemplification, Discussion
15 Reading General Revision -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

TTS Module-9 Human Factors
ICAT Module-9 Human Factors

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)
2

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)
3

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)
3
2
Choose updated documents, modern techniques and tools required for maintenance applications. (Bloom 2)
4
3
Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field
4
4
Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)
4

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
4
2
Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)
4

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)
3

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)
3
2
Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)
4

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)
4
2
By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.
4
3
Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)
4
4
Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)
4
5
Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).
4

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)
4
2
Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)
3
3
Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)
2
4
Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1
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 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 4 5 20
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 2 5 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 49 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0