Human Factors Engineering

Catalog description

Description: Design-focused that introduces students to human factors engineering & human-centered design; provides an overview of human anatomy and psychological theories, how the human body & its limitations affect engineering design & then discuss how human factors-driven design lead to a reduction of human error in complex systems. Topics primarily cover cognitive human factors theories including visual detection, signal detection theory, multiple resource theory, memory & decision making, human error, multitasking, cognitive limitations & how to design displays, controls, automation, & other complex systems based on users' cognitive abilities.