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	Assoc.Prof. HAKAN ÖZCAN
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance.	0
2	Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate banking and insurance applications to financial theories, mathematical and statistical methods.	0
2	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.	0
2	Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of banking and insurance transactions.	0
2	By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She works as a leader or a team member in a teamwork from the planning of the banking transactions to the implementation and performs the task assigned to them within the team.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of banking and insurance activities and human resources performance management.	0
2	Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using banking insurance-related databases, information and communication technologies.	0
2	Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze financial data related to his / her field.	0
2	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.			2

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