Advanced Human-Machine Systems Design

Catalog description

Advanced concepts in human-machine systems design. Consideration of anatomical and physiological bases for design of work systems. Advanced biomechanical analysis and modeling for manual material handling design. Physiological and psychological capabilities and limitations as related to work systems design and human performance. Coverage of human information processing and performance theories and models, including pipe-line, signal detection theory, information theory, and motor control theory. Additional topics include human factors experimentation and neuroergonomics (brain and behavior).