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HUMAN FACTORS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GMY128 HUMAN FACTORS 2 3 3 4

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 : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. SİNEM GÜRKAN
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 the knowledge to be able to explain the effects of human factors in the faults occurring in maintenance area in aviation.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include subjects of Human Factors, Human Performance and Limitations, Social Psychology, Factors Affecting Performance, Physical Environment, Tasks, Communication, Occupational Hazards.

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 Internet Research on the subject Introduction to Human Factors Visual supported Direct Lecture
2 Internet Research on the subject Human Performance and Limitations Visual supported Direct Lecture
3 Internet Research on the subject Social Psychology Visual supported Direct Lecture
4 Internet Research on the subject Social Psychology Visual supported Direct Lecture
5 Internet Research on the subject Factors Affecting Performance Visual supported Direct Lecture
6 Internet Research on the subject Factors Affecting Performance Visual supported Direct Lecture
7 Internet Research on the subject Physical Environment Visual supported Direct Lecture
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Internet Research on the subject Physical Environment Visual supported Direct Lecture
10 Internet Research on the subject Tasks Visual supported Direct Lecture
11 Internet Research on the subject Tasks Visual supported Direct Lecture
12 Internet Research on the subject Communication Visual supported Direct Lecture
13 Internet Research on the subject Communication Visual supported Direct Lecture
14 Internet Research on the subject Occupational Hazards Visual supported Direct Lecture
15 Internet Research on the subject Occupational Hazards Visual supported Direct Lecture
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Human Factors, EASA Part-66 Modul 9
YAMAN, M. Insan Kaynakları, Kisi ve Kurumlara Oneriler, Papatya Publications

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)
4

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)
4

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)
5
2
Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field
4
3
Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)
4
4
Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)
3

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
3
2
Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)
3

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)
4

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)
4
2
Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)
5

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
2
By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.
3
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)
5
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)
5
2
Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)
2
3
Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)
3
4
Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1)
4

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 14 2 28
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 3 2 6
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 1 15 15
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 10 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 35 0 103
Total Workload of the Course Unit 103
Workload (h) / 25.5 4
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0