PSYC 301 - Enginering Psyc Holo gy

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Christian Brothers University

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Description:

Engineering psychology, also called human factors, ergonomics or usability engineering, deals with the importance of designing for human use. Equipment that is not ergonomically sound will be operated a little more slowly and be a little more prone to error. There are certain basic limitations to human performance. Our goal in this class is to provide a solid foundation in the principles of human performance and a broad overview of the field of human factors. This class provides the student with an understanding of the variables that influence human performance and the ways in which the human factors expert draws on this knowledge. The organization of the class is based on viewing the human as an informationprocessing system. The information-processing approach provides a common referent for studying both humans and machines. Human factors research and design decisions must be based on a thorough understanding of basic principles of human performance. The theoretical analysis of human performance requires frequent contact with real-world situations in which people actually perform. This course provides an integrated approach to the study of human factors, embedding the principles of human factors within a foundation based on contemporary views of human performance. Topics include the following: perception, cognition, movement, and environment. This course has a service learning component. Prerequisite: PSYC 105. One semester; three credits

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cbu.edu

Phone Number:

(901) 321-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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