The purpose of reviewing these factors is to prevent future occurrences thereby increasing safety. The assigned test is Human Factors in Flight,, Frank H. Hawkins. A study guide is supplied either in class verbally or by handout. Please read the assignments before the appropriate class. It will greatly enhance your understanding of the lecture and make your studying much easier.
Many lectures are unrelated and, generally, outside a normal student's experience range.
Pre-reading will allow you to understand many more nuances of the lectures. In addition, question will be asked of students chosen by random to monitor assimilation of materials. Schedule conflicts and substitutions may occur. Questions and discourse are invited by all lecturers. Two examinations will be given, a mid-term and a comprehensive final.