Key topics covered in this course include: 1. Introduction to Human Factors for Design (1 hour): a) Basic Terms and Fundamental Design Concepts b) User-Centred Design Process c) Human Factors in Systems 2. Physical Ergonomics (9 hours - about 1 lecture hour per topic): a) Anatomical & Physiological Considerations b) Biomechanical Considerations c) Anthropometry & Population Diversity d) Working & Lifting Postures e) Design of Hand Tools f) Musculoskeletal Disorders g) Workplace & Workstation Design h) Environmental Considerations i) Users with Specific Needs 3. Cognitive Ergonomics (9 hours - about 1 lecture hour per topic): a) Model of Human Information Processor b) Memory & Mental Models c) Decision Making, Attention & Workload d) Human Perception & Information Graphics e) Visual Display for Dynamic Information f) Auditory, Tactual and Olfactory Display g) Speech Communications h) Display Compatibility & Population Stereotype i) Design of Controls
| AUs | 3.0 AUs |
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| Not Available To Programme | ACBS, ACC, AERO, ARED, ASEC, BCE, BCG, BEEC, BIE, BMS, BS, BSB, BSPY, BUS, CBE, CBEC, CE, CEE, CEEC, CHEM, CHIN, CS, CSC, CSEC, CVEC, DSAI, ECMA, ECON, ECPP, ECPS, EEE, EEEC, EESS, ELAH, ELH, ENE, ENEC, ENG, ESPP, HIST, IEEC, IEM, LMS, MACS, MAEC, MAEO, MAT, MATH, ME(DES), ME(NULL), ME(RMS), MEEC(DES), MEEC(NULL), MEEC(RMS), MS, MS-2ndMaj/Spec(MSB), MTEC, PHIL, PHY, PPGA, PSLM, PSMA, PSY, REP, SCED, SOC, SSM |
| Not Available To All Programme With | Yr1 |
| Not Available As BDE/UE To Programme | |
| Not Available As Core To Programme | |
| Not Available As PE To Programme | |
| Mutually Exclusive With | MA4857 |
| Not Offered As BDE | Yes |
| Not Offered As Unrestricted Elective | |
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