HCI 505 - Human Factors

This course will provide an in depth review of the application of psychology to the design, development, and assessment of systems, products and information. Students will be provided with an understanding of human abilities, the user centered design process that accounts for those abilities, and methodologies for assessing usability. Through the review of some case studies Human Factors issues related to human-computer interfaces, control design, workspace design and the needs of special populations (e.g. elderly) will be studied.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3