Human Factors Psychology

Catalog description

This course covers the fundamental principles of Human Factors Psychology - the science and practice of understanding the fit between people and the systems with which they interact - by focusing on improving efficiency, creativity, productivity, and safety. The course provides an overview of fundamental topics, such as perception, attention, memory, decision making, and motor control, as well as specific domains within the field, such as information technology, healthcare, aging, and transportation with an emphasize on the methods used for research and design in Human Factors.