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

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