Human Factors Psychology
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Overview
Subject area
PSY
Catalog Number
328
Course Title
Human Factors Psychology
Department(s)
Description
The discipline of human factors psychology considers the design of equipment and work and living environments from the perspective of the person who will use them. This course will take an applied cognitive psychology approach to human factors and study ways to take advantage of users' strengths and to compensate for their limitations in memory, attention, vision, manual control, etc. Emphasis will be on application of human factors to solve real world problems with a special emphasis on aviation issues.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3