Aviation Human Factors

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The course covers the strengths and limitations of human cognition and performance and their role in the effective operation of human-aviation systems. Basic information processing of human operators (e.g., pilots and air traffic controllers) are studied. Scientific principles and practices that optimize the capability and safety of the human-aviation system are examined in the context of training and selection, workload and situation awareness, aviation display, automation, and teamwork. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level PSY 1010 Minimum Grade of C