| Semester 1, 2020 On-campus Toowoomba | |
| Short Description: | Intro to Human Perform in Avn |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Commerce |
| Student contribution band : | Band 1 |
| ASCED code : | 090799 - Behavioural Science not elsewh |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Other requisites
Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at .
Rationale
Aviation has been among the first contexts to apply new technologies safely and successfully. It has therefore been among the first to encounter associated human factors issues. The 20th Technical Conference of the International Air Transport Association in 1975 was a turning point in the international recognition of the importance of human factors for the future safety of aviation. Subsequent research has established the need for the study of human factors as an essential discipline for all aviation professionals. There is now an extensive body of human factors knowledge and experience but there still remain some challenges in application. This course provides essential underpinning knowledge of human performance and limitations for aviation professionals.
Synopsis
Human factors in aviation are involved in studies of human capabilities, limitations, and behaviours and the integration of that knowledge into the aviation system. This course considers the physiological and psychological interactions of humans as part of the complex socio - technical system of aviation operations. The course covers key aspects of human performance such as information processing and cognition, ergonomics, automation and Threat and Error Management (TEM). The course also explores leadership and teamwork and engages students by placing them in an aviation context through the use of appropriate case studies.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- display detailed knowledge of, and ability to utilise, the physiological and psychological factors that affect human performance;
- explain and utilise strategies within the aviation industry to address human error;
- reflect on human factors and apply these to a safety critical aviation context;
- work as part of a small group to provide a concise analysis of a human factors issue.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to human factors | 10.00 |
| 2. | Human physiology and limitations | 20.00 |
| 3. | Information processing and cognition | 15.00 |
| 4. | Communication, leadership and teamwork | 20.00 |
| 5. | Ergonomics and automation | 15.00 |
| 6. | Threat and error management | 20.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=AVN1104)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 25.00 |
| Lectures | 26.00 |
| Private 精东传媒app | 101.00 |
| Tutorials | 13.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONLINE PERSONALITY QUIZ | 10 | 10 | 19 Mar 2020 | |
| ONLINE QUIZ | 10 | 10 | 02 Apr 2020 | |
| GROUP ASSIGNMENT | 40 | 40 | 29 May 2020 | |
| ONLINE EXAM | 100 | 40 | End S1 | (see note 1) |
Notes
- This will be an online exam. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their course examiner via 精东传媒appDesk. The examination date will be available via UConnect when the Alternate Assessment Schedule has been released.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.
Requirements after S1, 2020:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.) -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Requirements after S1, 2020:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: An Open Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material and a calculator during the examination
Requirements after S1, 2020:
This is a closed examination. Candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: The details regarding deferred/supplementary examinations will be communicated at a later date
Requirements after S1, 2020:
Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Referencing in assignments:
APA is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use APA style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide at .