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ELEC-D7011 - Human Factors Engineering, Lecture, 14.4.2025-6.6.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What makes technology easy, safe, and enjoyable to use? This course provides students in technical disciplines with a solid understanding of human factors relevant in the design and engineering of complex systems for human use. Students learn how to analyze and design systems that increase productivity and that are safe to operate. They learn basics of empirical research in this space, including evaluation of systems and accident analysis.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 14.04.2025 - 06.06.2025

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

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Course contents cover theories, methods, and models of human factors engineering and human performance. Course contens are updated yearly. Focus is on assignments. Typically one guest lecture from industry.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

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

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

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

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring V
    2025-2026 Spring V

    Registration:

    Course may limit student intake. In these cases, students will be selected based on a pre-exam based on course materials. All students who pass the pre-exam will be admitted to the course. Follow MyCourses for more information.

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