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Master of Science in Aviation Human Factors
| Major Code: | 8229 | Degree Awarded: | Master of Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Mode(s): | Classroom | Location(s): | Main Campus - Melbourne |
| Admission Status: | Graduate | Age Restriction: | No |
Note: The "Admission Requirements" included here are an update (5/5/2011) to the requirements stated in the printed 2011-2012 University Catalog.
Human factors refers to the field of study that attempts to identify the principles of human/machine interaction, and applies these principles to the design and operation of engineered systems. Thus, the field is both a rigorous research domain rooted in cognitive, physiological and engineering theory, and an applied science with an intimate and direct connection to the operational world.
Although the range of engineered systems of interest in human factors is very wide, this degree concentrates on aviation-related human factors studies. Such studies range from aircraft cockpit design and aircraft maintenance methods and procedures to complex ground-based entities such as the National Airspace System. Human factors is now recognized as an indispensable component of systems design and evaluation, accident investigation and prevention, simulation, training, procedures development and system performance testing. Considerable research is being conducted in this field by government and private entities around the world.
In addition to its advantageous location on the Space Coast, Florida Tech has significant university assets that enhance its potential for aviation human factors research and education.
Admission Requirements
An applicant to the Master of Science in Aviation Human Factors program must have earned a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an institution of acceptable academic standing. Some aviation background or education is desirable. Deficiencies may be made up through courses taken at the university concurrent with the aviation human factors program coursework.
General admission requirements and the process for applying are presented in the Academic Overview section of the university catalog.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Aviation Human Factors requires the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours of approved coursework including a maximum of six hours of Thesis (AHF 5999).
| Summary of Program Requirements | CREDITS | |
| AHF 5101 | Human Factors in Man-Machine Systems | 3 |
| AHF 5991 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| AVM 5101 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Aviation | 3 |
| Additional Coursework (minimum) | 18 | |
| Graduate Statistics (Restricted Elective) | 3 | |
| Thesis (maximum) | 6 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED | 36 | |
| Typical Graduate Program Plan | CREDITS | |
| AHF 5101 | Human Factors in Man-Machine Systems | 3 |
| AHF 5201 | Human Performance 1 | 3 |
| AHF 5202 | Human Performance 2 | 3 |
| AHF 5302 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
| AHF 5991 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| AHF 5999 | Thesis | 6 |
| AVM 5101 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Aviation | 3 |
| AVS 5201 | Aviation Meteorology Theory and Practice | 3 |
| AVS 5203 | Impact of Aviation on Human Physiology | 3 |
| EDS 5070 | Educational Statistics | 3 |
| EDS 5095 | Essentials of Educational Research | 3 |