PSYC 390 - Human Factors and Work Methods

Units: 4
Human Factors principles utilized for design of tools, jobs, environments and work methods. Human dimensions, capabilities and limitations, including anthropometric, perceptive and cognitive, inform human-centered designs. Case studies illustrate good/poor designs. Principles applied in course projects, exercises and simulations.

Prerequisites: Completion of GE area B4 and STAT 100 or INDE 330.
Equivalent Quarter Course: INDE 3020 and INDE 3190.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Cross-listed: INDE 390.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Apply anthropometric data and modeling techniques to engineering design of physical objects
Design work systems for assembly tasks
Utilize and apply taught techniques and tools in a design project to address contemporary user needs, and effectively communicate design results orally, visually and in writing