Conveys the importance of considering human capabilities and limits in system design and operation. This includes understanding human characteristics from the cognitive, physical, and psychosocial perspectives. Implications of these characteristics are explored through understanding the needs of people, designing to support these needs, and evaluating systems to ensure they serve the intended purpose. Case studies are used to identify the human role in accidents and to identify design improvements. Application domains include consumer product design, human-computer interaction, workplace safety, and complex systems such as healthcare delivery.

SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN FACTORS

ISYE 602

Various special topics in human factors engineering. Course topic may vary from semester to semester. Different versions of this course may be offered in same semester.

HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING DESIGN AND EVALUATION

ISYE 552

Evaluation, analysis, and design recommendations for improving human performance and productivity in applied settings. Collection of instrument-based and user survey data. Emphasis on ergonomics, human factors and sociotechnical systems engineering approaches and problems. Design project required.

HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING

ISYE/PSYCH 549

Analysis and design of man-machine systems using human performance models and data. Emphasis on systems involving communication and control. Projects using digital and analog computer simulation techniques for system design.

HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING FOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

ISYE 557

Introduction to the application of Human Factors Engineering theory and methods to the analysis and improvement of healthcare delivery systems.