HF 201 - Introduction to Human Factors

Institution:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

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Description:

3 Credits This introductory course in Human Factors psychology will provide a survey of topics including, but not limited to, human information processing characteristics, ergonomics and biomechanics, physiology, workload, and fatigue as well as common training and selection practices. Basic human abilities and limitations will be discussed in an operational context. A variety of scenarios will be used to illustrate the potential conflicts between humans, machines and the operational environment and the potential negative impact of those conflicts. Consideration of the human operator or consumer and the operational environment during the system design process will be emphasized.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.erau.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 222-3728

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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