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PL485 (Version: 2020 1) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PL485 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING 2020 1 Behavioral Sciences and Leadership 3.0 (BS=0.5, ET=1.5, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This course surveys the theories and methods of human factors engineering (ergonomics). Human factors engineering is concerned with the application of technology and the design of equipment for human use. This course emphasizes the cognitive dimension of human factors engineering. The focus is on understanding the capabilities and limitations of humans as they interact with equipment and facilities. This course lays the foundations for the systematic application of information about humans to the design of equipment and workspace environments.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 55 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Term project--research report and oral presentation. Students will perform an in-depth analysis of an existing human-machine system. Results will be reported in written and oral formats.

PL485 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  PL386 1984 2 1 Y

PL485 (Version 2020-1) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2025 - 1 2 18 36 17 0 19 N Hours
2026 - 1 2 12 24 8 0 16 N Hours
2027 - 1 2 18 36 14 0 22 N Hours
2028 - 1 2 18 36 0 0 36 N Hours

PL485 (Version: 2019 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PL485 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING 2019 2 Behavioral Sciences and Leadership 3.0 (BS=0.5, ET=1.5, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This course serves as part one of the integrative experience for Engineering Psychology cadets. The course integrates the material previously covered in the Human Factors curriculum, most especially material covered in PL392 Cognitive Psychology, PL386 Experimental Research Methods, and PL391 Sensation and Perception. This course surveys the theories and methods of human factors. Human factors engineering is concerned with the application of technology and the design of equipment for human use. This course emphasizes the cognitive dimension of human factors engineering. The focus is on understanding the capabilities and limitations of humans as they interact with equipment and facilities. This course lays the foundations for the systematic application of information about humans to the design of equipment and workspace environments. Cadets in teams of two, start their capstone project in this course and complete it in PL490 Engineering Psychology. The capstone project is a human in the loop data collection project of a contemporary applied problem where cadets are paired with stakeholders external to BS&L and USMA.
LESSONS: 30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 0 @ 0 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Term project--research report and oral presentation. Students will perform an in-depth analysis of an existing human-machine system. Results will be reported in written and oral formats.

PL485 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  PL386 1984 2 1 Y

PL485 (Version: 2013 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PL485 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING 2013 1 Behavioral Sciences and Leadership 3.0 (BS=0.5, ET=1.5, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This course surveys the theories and methods of human factors engineering (ergonomics). Human factors engineering is concerned with the application of technology and the design of equipment for human use. This course emphasizes the cognitive dimension of human factors engineering. The focus is on understanding the capabilities and limitations of humans as they interact with equipment and facilities. This course lays the foundations for the systematic application of information about humans to the design of equipment and workspace environments.
LESSONS: 36 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 55 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Term project--research report and oral presentation. Students will perform an in-depth analysis of an existing human-machine system. Results will be reported in written and oral formats.

PL485 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  PL386 1984 2 1 Y

PL485 (Version: 1983 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
PL485 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING 1983 2 Behavioral Sciences and Leadership 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This course surveys the theories and methods of human factors engineering (ergonomics). Human factors engineering is concerned with the application of technology and the design of equipment for human use. This course emphasizes the cognitive dimension of human factors engineering. The focus is on understanding the capabilities and limitations of humans as they interact with equipment and facilities. This course lays the foundations for the systematic application of information about humans to the design of equipment and workspace environments.
LESSONS: 36 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 4 @ 55 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Term project--research report and oral presentation. Students will perform an in-depth analysis of an existing human-machine system. Results will be reported in written and oral formats.

PL485 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  PL386 1984 2 1 Y
  PL392 1984 1 1 Y