ID242 HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS
| Course Code: |
1250242 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
5.0 |
| Department: |
Industrial Design |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Res.Dr. MERT KULAKSIZ |
| Offered Semester: |
Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
Historical overview of human factors and ergonomics in design. Human physical and cognitive capabilities and limitations in user-product interactions. including topics such as anthropometry. biomechanics. posture. movement. perception. memory. information processing. human error. and safety. Principles of user-centered and inclusive design considering human variability. Familiarization with user research methods and their application in the user-centered design process.
