AVIA 133 - Human Factors in Aviation

    Recent Professors
    Joshua Donald Birnbaum, John Christopher McFerren
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course is about decision-making and the causes of human error. Students learn to identify, assess, and mitigate potential hazards by analyzing the physiological, psychological, and sociological factors contributing to accidents in aviation and other high-risk fields. Topics include human factors theories and models; Crew Resource Management (CRM); flight physiology; health and lifestyle choices; hazardous attitudes, mental, and emotional states; cognitive processes; communication; group dynamics; social norms; organizational culture; leadership; and decision-making. Students integrate these concepts into strategies designed to reduce errors, manage risk, develop safe habits, and make effective decisions throughout their professional and personal lives. This course is intended for students majoring in Aviation Operations or anyone interested in the field of aviation safety.
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:45pm–4:55pm, Thu 1:45pm–4:50pm