Civil Aviation Cabin Services
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Civil Aviation Cabin Services
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Civil Aviation Cabin Services
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03941008 | Flight Psychology and Physiology | 2 | Spring | 4 | 3+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Adile BEBEK YEŞİLKAYA |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Adile BEBEK YEŞİLKAYA | TSMYO-T222 | [email protected] | 7963 | Thursday 13:00 |
Course Content
This course covers an introduction to flight psychology and physiology, the basic principles of aviation physiology, the relationship between the atmosphere and the human body, hypoxia, pressure changes, ear and sinus problems, decompression, vision, hearing, the balance system, sensory illusions, fatigue, sleep, circadian rhythm, the effects of nutrition, dehydration, alcohol, and medication use on flight, human performance, stress, anxiety, attention, decision-making processes, personality traits, motivation, communication, teamwork, crew resource management, human error, safety culture, fear of flying, psychological resilience, and the evaluation of psychological and physiological risks in aviation through case studies.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to learn the basic concepts of flight psychology and physiology, to understand the effects of the flight environment on the human body and behavior, and to evaluate the physiological and psychological factors affecting human performance in aviation. Within the scope of the course, it is aimed to raise awareness about human factors affecting flight safety through topics such as hypoxia, pressure changes, sensory illusions, fatigue, stress, attention, decision making, crew resource management, and human error.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | They acquire fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession. | 5 |
| P3 | They follow and effectively utilize current developments and practices in their profession. | 4 |
| P5 | They possess the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions. | 4 |
| P7 | As a team member, they take responsibility for solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to their field. | 4 |
| P8 | They have awareness of career management and lifelong learning issues. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It explains the fundamental concepts, actors, and organizational structure of the civil aviation sector. | P.1.1 | |
| O2 | It monitors current safety, security, and service trends in the civil aviation sector. | P.3.1 | |
| O3 | It develops preventive solutions by assessing potential risks and hazards in advance. | P.5.2 | |
| O4 | They demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions in emergency and extraordinary situation scenarios. | P.5.3 | |
| O5 | The team applies Team Resource Management (CRM) principles in practice. | P.7.2 | |
| O6 | They demonstrate conflict management skills in team communication. | P.7.5 | |
| O7 | It monitors current developments, technological innovations, and operational changes in the field of civil aviation. | P.1.5 | |
| O8 | It develops professional awareness by drawing conclusions from current cases and incident reports. | P.3.5 | |
| O9 | It supports team coordination in both normal and extraordinary situations. | P.7.3 | |
| O10 | They understand the importance of lifelong learning in professional sustainability. | P.8.3 | |
| O11 | They develops the ability to evaluate one's own professional competencies. | P.8.4 | |
| O12 | They gain an awareness of adapting to sectoral innovations. | P.8.5 | |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to flight psychology and physiology, basic concepts |
| 2 | Fundamentals of aviation physiology, atmosphere, and the human body |
| 3 | Respiratory system, hypoxia, and oxygen deficiency in aviation |
| 4 | Pressure changes, ear-sinus problems, decompression, and gas laws |
| 5 | Vision, hearing, balance system, and sensory illusions |
| 6 | Fatigue, sleep, circadian rhythm, and their effects on performance |
| 7 | Nutrition, dehydration, alcohol, medication use, and their effects on flight |
| 8 | Fundamentals of flight psychology and human performance |
| 9 | Stress, anxiety, attention, and decision-making processes |
| 10 | Personality traits, motivation, and individual differences |
| 11 | Communication, teamwork, and crew resource management |
| 12 | Human error, safety culture, and psychological factors affecting flight safety |
| 13 | Fear of flying, panic, behavior in crisis situations, and psychological resilience |
| 14 | General evaluation of psychological and physiological risks in aviation, case studies |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Çetingüç, M. (2025). Bin bir öykü ile havacılık ve uzay psikolojisi (9. bs.). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. |
| Martinussen, M., & Hunter, D. R. (2018). Aviation psychology and human factors (2nd ed.). CRC Press. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 142 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,73 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P5 | P7 | P8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It explains the fundamental concepts, actors, and organizational structure of the civil aviation sector. | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| O2 | It monitors current developments, technological innovations, and operational changes in the field of civil aviation. | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| O3 | It monitors current safety, security, and service trends in the civil aviation sector. | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| O4 | It develops professional awareness by drawing conclusions from current cases and incident reports. | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| O5 | It develops preventive solutions by assessing potential risks and hazards in advance. | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| O6 | They demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions in emergency and extraordinary situation scenarios. | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| O7 | The team applies Team Resource Management (CRM) principles in practice. | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| O8 | It supports team coordination in both normal and extraordinary situations. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| O9 | They demonstrate conflict management skills in team communication. | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| O10 | They understand the importance of lifelong learning in professional sustainability. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| O11 | They develops the ability to evaluate one's own professional competencies. | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| O12 | They gain an awareness of adapting to sectoral innovations. | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 |