ELEC-D7011 - Human Factors Engineering, Lecture, 25.4.2024-7.6.2024

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course provides students in all areas of engineering and computer science with a solid understanding of human factors relevant in the design and engineering of complex systems for human use. Students learn how to design systems that increase productivity and that are safe to operate and robust to human error. They learn basics of empirical research in this space, including evaluation of systems and accident analysis.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 25.04.2024 - 07.06.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Antti Oulasvirta

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    Course contents cover theories and models of human factors engineering and human performance. Updated yearly. Focus is on assignments. One guest lecture from industry.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

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    Exam, assignments. Extra points may be awarded for active participation in in-class activities.

Workload

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    Contact hours (can include class discussions led by the teacher and by students, guest speaker sessions, in-class workshops). Individual study outside the classroom. This course includes active participation in assignments and lectures and is not designed for part-time engagement. Teams might be assigned by the teacher.

DETAILS

Study Material

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    Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (Oxford University Press, upcoming)

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    See course homepage in MyCourses for more information.

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring V
    2023-2024 Spring V

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