KINESIOL 718 / Human Factors

3 unit(s)

J. Lyons

Prerequisite(s): registration in a Kinesiology graduate program, or permission of the instructor

This course will provide an in-depth examination of the theoretical issues and practical applications surrounding research in Human Factors and Cognitive Ergonomics. Particular emphasis will be placed on current research that deals with understanding the relevance of human-information processing and human-machine interface models for ergonomic design, developing functional skills for the ergonomic assessment of products and human-machine systems, and developing an understanding of the fundamental requirements of conducting an ergonomic analysis of a work environment.