OS3401: Human Factors in System Design - NPS Online
Human Factors in System Design
Course #OS3401
Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months
POC: NPS Online Support
Overview
This course will provide an introduction to the field of Human Factors for Systems Engineering students with an emphasis on military systems. Humans are the most important element of any military system. Consequently, the design of effective systems must take into account human strengths and limitations as well as considerations of human variability. The course surveys human factors, human-centered design, and system effectiveness and safety. Topics include system design in light of human cognition and performance as they are influenced by physiological, anthropometric and environmental considerations. Emphasis is given to the responsibility of Systems Engineers to assure human performance and system effectiveness. Prerequisite: None
Included in Degrees & Certificates
- 135
- 171
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe and apply methods for analyzing of human-technological systems.
- Describe human physical and psychological capabilities and limitations as they relate to human roles in complex systems.
- Describe and apply theories and methods of human factors engineering as they relate to systems engineering.
- Evaluate human factors engineering research, reports and standards relevant for systems engineering.

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