ECTS - Aviation Psychology

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Aviation Psychology (PLT413) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Aviation Psychology PLT413 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Beyazıt GARİP
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course will be delivered through face-to-face, interactive training sessions, emphasizing active participation and engagement. Students will engage in group discussions, case analyses, and problem-solving activities to deepen their understanding of the subject matter. In addition, students will conduct independent or collaborative research projects related to the topics covered, critically analyzing relevant literature, collecting data when applicable, and presenting their findings. The training aims to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, fostering critical thinking, analytical abilities, and effective communication among students.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1. Explain the fundamental principles and basic concepts of aviation psychology. 2. Apply psychological principles to improve performance and safety in aviation careers. 3. Describe key cognitive concepts related to aviation psychology. 4. Integrate knowledge of human cognitive processes into aviation decision-making.
Course Content Introduction, definition and concepts, aviation physiology, individual differences and interpersonal relationship, decision making and risk, culture, organization and leadership, crew resource management(CRM), communication and co-operation, aviation safety, aircraft accidents and error models.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction, Definition and Concepts of Aviation and Space Psychology The Global Airline Industry Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview
2 Aviation Physiology The Global Airline Industry Chapter 7: The Airline Planning Process
3 Human Response to Space Flight The Global Airline Industry Chapter 3: Overview of Airline Economics, Markets, and Demand
4 Space Motion Sickness The Global Airline Industry Chapter 8: Airline Schedule Optimization
5 Stress, Human Reactions and Performance The Global Airline Industry Chapter 9: Airline Flight Operations
6 Decision Making and Risk Assessment The Global Airline Industry Chapter 4: Airline Pricing Theory and Practice
7 Neurotic and Psychotic Disorders of Pilots and Astronaut The Global Airline Industry Chapter 6: Airline Operating Costs and Measures of Productivity
8 Midterm Exam
9 Astronaut and Pilot Selection The Global Airline Industry Chapter 7: The Airline Planning Process
10 Behavioral Health and Performance Support The Global Airline Industry Chapter 10: Irregular Operations: Schedule Recovery and Robustness
11 Culture, Organization and Leadership The Global Airline Industry Chapter 16: Information Technology in Airline Operations, Distribution, and Passenger Processing
12 Crew Resource Management(CRM) The Global Airline Industry Chapter 5: Airline Revenue Management
13 Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Fatigue Management in Space Flight Operation The Global Airline Industry Chapter 17: Critical Issues and Prospects for the Global Airline Industry
14 Aviation Safety The Global Airline Industry Chapter 15: Air Transport and the Environment
15 Aircraft Accidents and Error Models The Global Airline Industry Chapter 12: Aviation Safety and Security
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Belobaba, P., Odoni, A., & Barnhart, C. (2023). The Global Airline Industry (3rd Edition). Wiley.
Other Sources 2. Cook, G. N., & Billig, B. G. (2021). Airline Operations and Management: A Management Textbook (2nd Edition). Routledge. Doganis, R. (2019). Flying Off Course: Airline Economics and Marketing (5th Edition). Routledge.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 1 30
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the theoretical background necessary to analyze operational situations encountered during flight. X
2 Critically evaluates flight safety, airspace management, and crisis scenarios.
3 Develops applicable strategic solutions in emergency situations.
4 Possesses knowledge of flight safety, meteorology, flight planning, and emergency management.
5 Analyzes technical and environmental problems encountered during flight and produces appropriate solutions. X
6 Applies risk management strategies for emergency situations. X
7 Takes responsibility for effective decision-making and conducting safe operations in various flight scenarios.
8 Has knowledge of task sharing, communication protocols, and team dynamics in flight crews.
9 Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms with flight crews.
10 Collaborates actively within the team and fulfills assigned responsibilities.
11 Ensures operational safety in multi-crew flights through effective cooperation and communication.
12 Has knowledge of flight operations management, leadership principles, and crisis management.
13 Demonstrates leadership in flight planning and operational processes.
14 Manages teams and uses resources efficiently.
15 Assumes responsibility for decision-making and guiding flight operations during crises.
16 Has knowledge of national and international aviation regulations, safety standards, and ethical principles.
17 Acts in accordance with ethical rules and legal regulations during flight duties.
18 Complies with safety standards.
19 Bears responsibility for acting in accordance with ethical principles and regulations in the aviation sector.
20 Has knowledge of professional development tools and performance evaluation methods.
21 Evaluates own flight performance and identifies areas for improvement.
22 Plans personal professional development goals.
23 Takes responsibility for continuous development with a lifelong learning approach.
24 Has knowledge of flight simulations, air traffic management, and navigation systems.
25 Applies learned knowledge in simulator applications and real flight conditions.
26 Successfully manages crisis scenarios in a simulation environment.
27 Demonstrates responsibility for operational decision-making by applying skills acquired through simulation-based training.
28 Has knowledge of commercial flight operations, multi-crew systems, and flight safety procedures.
29 Carries out duties and assumes operational responsibilities in advanced flight scenarios.
30 Applies crew coordination and aircraft management processes.
31 Assumes responsibility for leadership, safety, and management in commercial flight operations.
32 Acquires an accredited ATPL (Frozen) CPL/IR(A) pilot license with international validity approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 3 9 27
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 10 10
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 125