Academic Catalog

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.