Human Performance & Limitations in Aviation

Course aim

To develop an understanding of the relationship between human physiology/psychology and the aviation environment by focusing on the function and limitations of the human body.

Course content

This course covers human factors terminology and principles; the role of psychology in human performance; flight deck and ergonomic design; sleep, jet lag and fatigue: physiological aspects such as circadian rhythms; the influence of lifestyle factors on health, fitness and performance: including alcohol, smoking and drugs; and memory and mnemonic devices for increasing memory capacity.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	2 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hour x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4P)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.