Human Performance (HMI501/IKP)FDA075, 2003VT
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Course plan
Lectures
20 h.
Recommended for
Graduate students in HMI.
The course was last given
Fall 2001.
Goals
Introduction to human factors and cognitive ergonomics. Introduces and dominant themes and theories that in large part make up human factors and ergonomics today. Focal point is human cognitive functioning in complex, dynamic environments.
Prerequisites
Graduate Student status, or well-qualified undergraduate (as determined by instructor).
Organization
Contents
Historical review of human performance theory, distinction between information processing approaches and ecological approaches.
Literature
Human factors in multi-crew operations. by Orlady, published by Ashgate, UK.
Field Guide to Human Error Investigations. By Dekker.
Selected articles
Lecturers
Sidney Dekker, IKP.
Examiner
Sidney Dekker, IKP.
Examination
One take-home (written) exam will be handed out week 42. The exams are due week 44. Minimum attendance requirement is 4 lectures out of 5.
Credit
5 credits.
Comments
Course will be given in English.
Page responsible: Director of Graduate Studies