Maricopa Community Colleges  PSY281   19954-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
PSY281 19954-20086 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Human Factors
Application and practical examples of how the fit between humans and their environment can be made more enjoyable, compatible, and productive. Theories, methods, and techniques used in the design, development, and evaluation of manned systems. Methodological problems in human information processing, human control functions, human-machine interface, work design and process evaluation.
Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of C or better, or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PSY281   19954-20086 Human Factors
1. Identify pertinent human factors considerations in a system. (I)
2. Read and apply technical information related to solving human factors problems and/or challenges. (I)
3. Assess the needs/requirements of the population under study. (II)
4. Choose appropriate human factors data and information from available models. (II)
5. Recognize symptoms, causes and potential solutions to human factors projects. (III)
6. Conduct a task analysis to develop definitions of human factors activities important to the project's solution. (III)
7. Apply principles of human performance, work design and man- machine integration. (III)
8. Evaluate the results of a project solution. (III)
9. Document project efforts and results. (III)
10. Present project results orally. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
PSY281   19954-20086 Human Factors
    I. The Man-Machine System
        A. The Personnel Subsystem
          1. Job-Person Fit
          2. Person-Job Fit
          3. Information Factors
        B. Sources of Human Factors Information
          1. Text and Handbooks
          2. Journals and Technical Magazines
          3. Trade and Consumer Publications
          4. Expert Sources
      II. Human Factors Models
          A. Human Characteristics and Capacities
            1. General Population
            2. Special Applications
          B. Human Information Processing
          C. Human Control Functions
        III. Human Factors Project
            A. Definition
              1. Specification of Requirements
              2. Description of Functions
              3. Allocation of Functions
              4. Analysis of Human Functions
            B. Task Analysis
              1. Types of Applications
              2. How to Define Tasks
              3. Components of Task Analysis
            C. Methods Engineering
              1. Principles of Human Performance
              2. Work Design
              3. Man-Machine Integration
            D. Post-Implementation Review
              1. Why/When of Test and Evaluation
              2. Evaluation Strategies
            E. Documentation
              1. Executive Summary
              2. Contents and Overview
              3. Scope and Tactics
              4. Analysis and Conclusions
              5. Recommendations/Alternatives
              6. Appendices
            F. Oral Presentation
              1. Methods
              2. Tools
              3. Techniques
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