To introduce students to human factors, a very important part of flight crew training. Help them to understand areas such as; fitness and health, sensory illusions and decision making all of which are vital to safety in the air as are flying techniques.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Explain and understand the basic concepts of Human Factors
LO2
Understand the areas of fitness and health, sensory illusions, flying techniques and decision making all of which are vital to safety in the air.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
Indicative Content
Human Factors
Basic Concepts
Basic Aviation Physiology and Health Maintenance
Concepts;
Effects of partial pressure;
Vision;
Hearing;
Motion sickness;
Flying and health;
Basic Aviation Psychology
The information process;
The central decision channel;
Stress;
Judgement and decision making;
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown
%
End of Module Formal Examination
100.00%
Assessments
Full Time
No Continuous Assessment
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Formal Exam
% of Total Mark
100
Timing
End-of-Semester
Learning Outcomes
1,2
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description No Description
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Trevor Thom. The Air Pilot's Manual: Human Factors and Pilot Performance : Safety, First Aid and Survival, Airlife Publishing,, p.176, [ISBN: 1840371668].
This module does not have any article/paper resources