Human PerformanceCourse descriptionThis course introduces graduate students and well-qualified undergraduates to important models and ideas about human performance in complex, dynamic systems such as aerospace, shipping, process control. Course topics include an introduction to human factors; physiological performance factors; the human sensory system; stress, arousal and sleep; information processing; decision making and memory; automation; culture and personality; and human error. Course schedule
Autumn 2001.
Examination
One take-home (written) exam will be handed out week 42. The exams are due week 44.
Course literature
Human factors in multi-crew operations. by Orlady, published by Ashgate, UK
Course instructor
Sidney Dekker, Credit5 points. |
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