Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIVIL AVIATION ACCIDENTS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | It is aimed that students recognize the factors that cause aircraft accidents, learn the requirements to prevent possible accidents, understand the behaviors in emergency and crisis situations, interpersonal communication skills, cockpit discipline, ability to handle and resolve problems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Aircraft and Flight Safety,Human Factors - Judgement and Decision Making,Human Factors - Situation Assessment and Situation Awareness,Human Factors - Crew Resource Management (CRM), Interpersonal communication skills and technical proficiency,Human Factors - Spatial Disorientation,Accident case studies associated with human factors, review of reports, open discussion,Accident case studies associated with human factors, review of reports, open discussion (contin.),Summary,Runway Incursions, severity categories,Weather conditions, air masses and fronts, cloud formations,Weather conditions, unstable air, aircraft performance in heavy rain, icing,Turbulence, types of turbulence,Accident case studies, review of reports, open discussion,Mid-air collisions, the impact of mechanical problems and maintenance practices, accident examples. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1 - Will be able to explain the factors that cause aircraft accidents. | 10, 13, 16, 37, 9 | A |
| 1.1 - Explains the main cause and additional factors of aircraft accidents. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| 1.2 - Understands the importance of flight safety. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2 - Will be able to understand that the human factor is in the first place among the factors that cause accidents and will be able to analyze human errors. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.1 - Explains judgement and decision-making processes. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.2 - Describes situation awareness and situation assessment processes. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.3 - Explains the Crew Resource Management (CRM) discipline and expresses its importance. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.4 - Describes the causes of spatial disorientation and its effects on flight performance. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3 - Will be able to examine and interpret accident cases and reports. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.1 - Analyzes accidents and explains the main cause. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.2 - Can list the factors contributing to the main cause of accidents. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| 4 - Will be able to explain the effect of weather conditions on aircraft accidents. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4.1 - Defines the damage that thunderstorms and accompanying bad weather conditions may cause to flight safety. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4.2 - Explains the types, characteristics and effects of meteorological events such as precipitation, icing and turbulence. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5 - Will be able to understand and explain the importance of situations encountered such as runway incursions, mid-air collisions, and mechanical problems. | 10, 13, 16, 37, 9 | A |
| 5.1 Defines the runway incursions and classifies them according to the level of severity. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.2 - Defines the concept of see and avoid, and the search and detect technique. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.3 - Understands the impact of mechanical problems and maintenance practices. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft and Flight Safety | |
| 2 | Human Factors - Judgement and Decision Making | |
| 3 | Human Factors - Situation Assessment and Situation Awareness | |
| 4 | Human Factors - Crew Resource Management (CRM), Interpersonal communication skills and technical proficiency | |
| 5 | Human Factors - Spatial Disorientation | |
| 6 | Accident case studies associated with human factors, review of reports, open discussion | |
| 7 | Accident case studies associated with human factors, review of reports, open discussion (contin.) | |
| 8 | Summary | |
| 9 | Runway Incursions, severity categories | |
| 10 | Weather conditions, air masses and fronts, cloud formations | |
| 11 | Weather conditions, unstable air, aircraft performance in heavy rain, icing | |
| 12 | Turbulence, types of turbulence | |
| 13 | Accident case studies, review of reports, open discussion | |
| 14 | Mid-air collisions, the impact of mechanical problems and maintenance practices, accident examples |
| Resources |
| Aircraft Safety : Accident Investigations, Analyses, & Applications, 2nd edition - S.S. Krause, McGraw-Hill, 2003, ISBN: 978-0071409742 |
| Accident reports NTSB reports, www.ntsb.gov flightsafety.org |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Defines the theoretical knowledge in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 2 | Explains the necessary of mathematical and statistical methods in the field of aviation management. | ||||||
| 3 | Uses at least one computer program required in the field of aviation management. | ||||||
| 4 | Demonstrates proficiency in foreign language proficiency required in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 5 | Prepares projects about his field and manages team works. | X | |||||
| 6 | It critically evaluates the knowledge and skills that it constantly renews and acquires by following the developments in the field of Aviation management with the awareness of lifelong learning in the professional field, | X | |||||
| 7 | Uses theoretical and practical information in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows up to date technologies and communicates verbally/writing using a foreign language at least A2 level. | X | |||||
| 9 | Adopts and uses organizational / corporate, business and social ethical values. | X | |||||
| 10 | It adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary, within the framework of public service sensitivity. | ||||||
| 11 | In order to carry out interdisciplinary studies, analyze basic information and data in different disciplines and use them in the field. | X | |||||
| 12 | It offers appropriate suggestions in both micro and macro frameworks in the face of problems in the aviation management sectors. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 7 | 3 | 21 | |||
| General Exam | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 135 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(135/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIVIL AVIATION ACCIDENTS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Özlem İLDAY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | It is aimed that students recognize the factors that cause aircraft accidents, learn the requirements to prevent possible accidents, understand the behaviors in emergency and crisis situations, interpersonal communication skills, cockpit discipline, ability to handle and resolve problems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Aircraft and Flight Safety,Human Factors - Judgement and Decision Making,Human Factors - Situation Assessment and Situation Awareness,Human Factors - Crew Resource Management (CRM), Interpersonal communication skills and technical proficiency,Human Factors - Spatial Disorientation,Accident case studies associated with human factors, review of reports, open discussion,Accident case studies associated with human factors, review of reports, open discussion (contin.),Summary,Runway Incursions, severity categories,Weather conditions, air masses and fronts, cloud formations,Weather conditions, unstable air, aircraft performance in heavy rain, icing,Turbulence, types of turbulence,Accident case studies, review of reports, open discussion,Mid-air collisions, the impact of mechanical problems and maintenance practices, accident examples. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1 - Will be able to explain the factors that cause aircraft accidents. | 10, 13, 16, 37, 9 | A |
| 1.1 - Explains the main cause and additional factors of aircraft accidents. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| 1.2 - Understands the importance of flight safety. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2 - Will be able to understand that the human factor is in the first place among the factors that cause accidents and will be able to analyze human errors. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.1 - Explains judgement and decision-making processes. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.2 - Describes situation awareness and situation assessment processes. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.3 - Explains the Crew Resource Management (CRM) discipline and expresses its importance. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.4 - Describes the causes of spatial disorientation and its effects on flight performance. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3 - Will be able to examine and interpret accident cases and reports. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.1 - Analyzes accidents and explains the main cause. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.2 - Can list the factors contributing to the main cause of accidents. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| 4 - Will be able to explain the effect of weather conditions on aircraft accidents. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4.1 - Defines the damage that thunderstorms and accompanying bad weather conditions may cause to flight safety. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4.2 - Explains the types, characteristics and effects of meteorological events such as precipitation, icing and turbulence. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5 - Will be able to understand and explain the importance of situations encountered such as runway incursions, mid-air collisions, and mechanical problems. | 10, 13, 16, 37, 9 | A |
| 5.1 Defines the runway incursions and classifies them according to the level of severity. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.2 - Defines the concept of see and avoid, and the search and detect technique. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5.3 - Understands the impact of mechanical problems and maintenance practices. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft and Flight Safety | |
| 2 | Human Factors - Judgement and Decision Making | |
| 3 | Human Factors - Situation Assessment and Situation Awareness | |
| 4 | Human Factors - Crew Resource Management (CRM), Interpersonal communication skills and technical proficiency | |
| 5 | Human Factors - Spatial Disorientation | |
| 6 | Accident case studies associated with human factors, review of reports, open discussion | |
| 7 | Accident case studies associated with human factors, review of reports, open discussion (contin.) | |
| 8 | Summary | |
| 9 | Runway Incursions, severity categories | |
| 10 | Weather conditions, air masses and fronts, cloud formations | |
| 11 | Weather conditions, unstable air, aircraft performance in heavy rain, icing | |
| 12 | Turbulence, types of turbulence | |
| 13 | Accident case studies, review of reports, open discussion | |
| 14 | Mid-air collisions, the impact of mechanical problems and maintenance practices, accident examples |
| Resources |
| Aircraft Safety : Accident Investigations, Analyses, & Applications, 2nd edition - S.S. Krause, McGraw-Hill, 2003, ISBN: 978-0071409742 |
| Accident reports NTSB reports, www.ntsb.gov flightsafety.org |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Defines the theoretical knowledge in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 2 | Explains the necessary of mathematical and statistical methods in the field of aviation management. | ||||||
| 3 | Uses at least one computer program required in the field of aviation management. | ||||||
| 4 | Demonstrates proficiency in foreign language proficiency required in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 5 | Prepares projects about his field and manages team works. | X | |||||
| 6 | It critically evaluates the knowledge and skills that it constantly renews and acquires by following the developments in the field of Aviation management with the awareness of lifelong learning in the professional field, | X | |||||
| 7 | Uses theoretical and practical information in the field of aviation management. | X | |||||
| 8 | Follows up to date technologies and communicates verbally/writing using a foreign language at least A2 level. | X | |||||
| 9 | Adopts and uses organizational / corporate, business and social ethical values. | X | |||||
| 10 | It adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary, within the framework of public service sensitivity. | ||||||
| 11 | In order to carry out interdisciplinary studies, analyze basic information and data in different disciplines and use them in the field. | X | |||||
| 12 | It offers appropriate suggestions in both micro and macro frameworks in the face of problems in the aviation management sectors. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |