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	Prof. SEZER CİHAN KESKEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. SEZER CİHAN KESKEN
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 historical development process of Aviation Management.		1
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.		1
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.						5
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.			2
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.	0
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.		1
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.		1
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.					4
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.		1
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.			2
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.						5
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.						5
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.						5
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.						5
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.				3

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