t.BA.AV.HF-EN.19HS (Human Factors) 
Module: Human Factors
This information was generated on: 26 April 2024
No.
t.BA.AV.HF-EN.19HS
Title
Human Factors
Organised by
T ZAV
Credits
4

Description

Version: 3.0 start 01 February 2023
 

Short description

 Human Factors in Aviation is an interdisciplinary research and application field focused on safety and performance in human-machine system environments. Students learn the basics of human factors in aviation, applying them to the practice of pilots, air traffic controllers and maintenance personnel.

Module coordinator

 Häusler Hermann Ruth (hasr)

Learning objectives (competencies)
Objectives Competences Taxonomy levels
Students acquire practical basic knowledge for a differentiated consideration of human factors topics. F K2, K3
Students recognize the relevance of human factors topics in their own work and training environment. F, M, SO, SE K3, K4, K5, K6
Students learn to examine practical questions scientifically and methodically. F, M K2, K3, K4
The students know the challenges of comprehensive and sustainable human performance and safety management. F K3, K4, K5, K6

Module contents

 This course teaches the basics of human factors in aviation ("Human Performance & Limitation", ICAO & EASA requirement)

Teaching materials

 Powerpoint slides from lecture, related literature

Supplementary literature

  

Prerequisites

  

Teaching language

 () German (X) English

Part of International Profile

 (X) Yes () No

Module structure

 Type 3c
  For more details please click on this link: T_CL_Modulauspraegungen_SM2025

Exams
Description Type Form Scope Grade Weighting
Graded
assignments during teaching semester
Research question and hypotheses
 		 Written, teamwork 2 A4-pages 1-6 20%
End-of-semester exam Research report 
 		 Written, teamwor 2A4-pages 1-6 40%
           
  closed-book exam based on lecture written   1-6 40%

Remarks

  

Legal basis

 The module description is part of the legal basis in addition to the general academic regulations. It is binding. During the first week of the semester a written and communicated supplement can specify the module description in more detail.

Note

Course: Human Factors - Praktikum
No.
t.BA.AV.HF-EN.19HS.P
Title
Human Factors - Praktikum

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 01 August 2099.
Course: Human Factors - Vorlesung
No.
t.BA.AV.HF-EN.19HS.V
Title
Human Factors - Vorlesung

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 01 August 2099.