AENG 546 - Vehicle Ergonomics II

Institution:

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Subject:

Automotive Engineering

Description:

This course covers advanced human factors engineering and ergonomics topics related to incorporation and integration of new display, information, lighting and sensor technologies to improve driver convenience, performance, safety, and to reduce driver distractions. The students will learn new evaluation methodologies, driver performance models, and use research equipment to measure driver performance, and evaluate usability issues. Some advanced topics to be covered include: driver workload, evaluation and design of new in-vehicle devices, advanced vehicle lighting, and driver vision systems, models to predict and evaluate field of view, target detection, disability and discomfort glare, legibility, etc. Three lecture hours including laboratory projects and demonstrations. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (W).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umd.umich.edu/

Phone Number:

(313) 593-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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