Human Factors in Systems Design

Course #SE3351

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Clock Est. completion in 3 months

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Overview

This course will provide an introduction to the field of Human Factors 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 and human-centered design and system effectiveness and safety. Topics include human cognition and performance as they are influenced physiological, anthropometric and environmental considerations.