ID242Undergraduate
Human Factors and Ergonomics
Printed in the catalogue as HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS
Course content
Historical overview of human factors and ergonomics in design. Human physical and cognitive capabilities and limitations in user-product interactions, including topics such as anthropometry, biomechanics, posture, movement, perception, memory, information processing, human error, and safety. Principles of user-centered and inclusive design considering human variability. Familiarization with user research methods and their application in the user-centered design process.
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- Industrial DesignYear 2, Spring semester
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