PSYC451

Human Factors - Psychology

15 points

Occurrences

  • PSYC451-24S1 (D) Semester One 2024 (Distance)
  • PSYC451-24S2 (D) Semester Two 2024 (Distance) - Not Offered

Description

This course explores issues as it examines the science behind why, and how, people think about, experience, and engage with the 'artificial' or human-made world. Students will learn about the specific human factors (cognitive, emotional, social and physical) that shape our behaviour - with everything from consumer products to bleeding-edge technologies to the design of workplaces, healthcare, equipment, software, and even AI. Along the way, students will develop foundational knowledge for researching and applying psychological science to a wide range of products and environment As - both physical and digital - and in ways that serve human beings more effectively and safely.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department.