Introduction to Human Factors Engineering Laboratory provides hands-on experience applying ISYE/PSYCH 349 concepts through a three-part design project.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.68 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=28 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.82 GPA, 87.8% A/AB (n=41 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.72 GPA, 83.7% A/AB (n=43 letter grades).
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2013: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2016: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=5 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
Introduction to Human Factors covers human capabilities and limits in system design, exploring cognitive, physical, and psychosocial perspectives to support user needs and evaluate system performance.
John Lee graded the course using exams, weekly online reading quizzes, design examples, and case study analyses. Students found the lectures boring and noted that completing the weekly readings, quizzes, and case studies provided sufficient preparation for the exams.