Course Code & Number
ID 381-O
Course Title
Ergonomics and Human Factors in Design
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(1+2+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Processes and methods of user-centred design. User-product relationships in terms of safety, usability and pleasure in use. Product and interface design in terms of human physics, human psyche and culture.
Course Objectives
The goal of this course is to familiarise the students with the main concepts in ergonomics and how to integrate ergonomic principles into product design. The students will be introduced to the concepts and terminology of user-product interaction, as well as research tools and methods, which will help them develop perspectives and gain skills to practice user-centred design.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will:
- Explain the relationship between properties of products/systems and users’ physical/cognitive capabilities and limitations.
- Classify diverse ergonomics applications.
- Apply user research methods which are relevant in user-centred design process.
- Plan research protocols for diverse design cases.