Human Factors 1

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

• Terminology and principles, the role of psychology in human performance.
• Flight deck design and the process of vision, physical properties of the eye, and illusions relevant to aviation.
• The process of hearing and related psychological issues, auditory system interaction with visual system.
• Respiration: the atmosphere and process of breathing - hypoxia and other respiratory impairments.
• Sleep, jet lag and fatigue: physiological aspects such as circadian rhythms.
• The influence of lifestyle factors on health, fitness and performance: alcohol, smoking, drugs and hypertension.
• Memory and mnemonic devices for increasing memory capacity.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
Online	N/A x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4P)
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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.