PSY 410 - Human Factors Psychology

Human factors is the branch of science and technology that explores what is known about human behavioral, cognitive, and perceptual characteristics that can be applied to the design, evaluation, and operation of both large systems as well as consumer products to enhance safe, effective, and satisfying use by individuals. In short, Human Factors attempts to fit the environment, task or product design to the human’s capabilities. This course will examine human abilities and limitations and apply these “usability” concepts to the design and evaluation of work environments, computer systems, tools, and consumer products used by humans.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and previous or concurrent PSY 301 & PSY 304.