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HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND ACCIDENT CAUSATION

ISYE 555
Course Description

A systems view of accident causation, with emphasis on the human performance limitations important in industrial and other accidents. Models of causation, data collection systems, economic evaluation, and safety programs. Small group projects.

Prerequisties

ISYE/PSYCH 349 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.88

1.64% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.46% from Historical

A Rate
86.84%

14.55% from Historical

Class Size
38

-6.32% from Historical

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