376-1177-00L Human Factors I
Semester | Autumn Semester 2020 |
Lecturers | M. Menozzi Jäckli, R. Huang, M. Siegrist |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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376-1177-00 V | Human Factors I The lecturers will communicate the exact lesson times of ONLINE courses. | 2 hrs |
| M. Menozzi Jäckli, R. Huang, M. Siegrist |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Strategies of human-system-interaction, individual needs, physical & mental abilities, and system properties are key factors affecting the quality and performance in interaction processes. In the lecture, factors are investigated by basic scientific approaches. Discussed topics are important for optimizing people's health, well-being, and satisfaction as well as the overall system performance. |
Learning objective | The goal of the lecture is to empower students in better understanding the applied theories, principles, and methods in various applications. Students are expected to learn about how to enable an efficient and qualitatively high standing interaction between human and the environment, considering costs, benefits, health, and safety as well. Thus, an ergonomic design and evaluation process of products, tasks, and environments may be promoted in different disciplines. The goal is achieved in addressing a broad variety of topics and embedding the discussion in macroscopic factors such as the behavior of consumers and objectives of economy. |
Content | - Physiological, physical, and cognitive factors in sensation, perception, and action - Body spaces and functional anthropometry, Digital Human Models - Experimental techniques in assessing human performance, well-being, and comfort - Usability engineering in system designs, product development, and innovation - Human information processing and biological cybernetics - Interaction among consumers, environments, behavior, and tasks |
Literature | - Gavriel Salvendy, Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics, 4th edition (2012), is available on NEBIS as electronic version and for free to ETH students - Further textbooks are introduced in the lecture - Brouchures, checklists, key articles etc. are uploaded in ILIAS |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | M. Menozzi Jäckli, R. Huang, M. Siegrist |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
Written aids | This is an open book exam. The use of any communication media (phone, internet etc.) is not allowed during the exam. Students are required to bring along blank sheets and writing utensils. |
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
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Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
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Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |