DES5185
DES 5185 - Human Factors in Design (3 Cr.)
DESIGN Intrdiscp Assoc Dean (11965)
TALA - College of Design
DES 5185 - Human Factors in Design (3 Cr.)
Course description
Exploration of the theories and methods that influence the assessment of physical, cognitive, social, and psychological human factors, and the analysis of user needs with application to designed products and systems that interact with a human user or the human body.
This course is an introductory overview to the theories and concepts of Human Factors and their application through the methods of User-Centered Design. Typically, the class is comprised of students from a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Course material is explored through readings, lectures, discussions, case studies, and course projects.
This course is an introductory overview to the theories and concepts of Human Factors and their application through the methods of User-Centered Design. Typically, the class is comprised of students from a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Course material is explored through readings, lectures, discussions, case studies, and course projects.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Laboratory
Lecture
Requirements
000500
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall