AVTN 3310 - Human Factors and Safety

Institution:

Southern Utah University

Subject:

Aviation

Description:

This course examines pilot performance as a function of physiological, psychological, and environmental factors. The element of human error in pilot performance is intensely examined. Specific topics addressed include aeronautical decision-making, and the influences and contributions of human physiology, situational awareness, workload management, attitudes, stress, and fatigue in decision-making. Effects of training devices and flight deck/cockpit design in man/machine interference are discussed. Examples of Crew Resource Management, communication, and crew coordination are examined. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): AVTN 1100 or AVTN 1740 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

AVTN 1100 O PILT 1100 O AVTN 1740

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2018 - 08/31/2021 

Institution Website:

www.suu.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 586-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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