Human Factors

Aim

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Account for and critically discuss theories, models, and methods in Human Factors, both verbally as well as in writing
• Apply Human Factors methods to study complex phenomena and knowledge gaps of scientific or societal interest
• Analyze and interpret complex phenomena, data and knowledge gaps based on relevant and current scientific theories and models within the Human Factors field
• Critically reflect over and problematize current Human Factors research based on scientific, societal and ethical viewpoints
• Generalize current Human Factors research to societal challenges as well as identify further research needs
• Identify one's need of further knowledge in Human Factors and develop one’s competency in relation to that

Content

The course covers theories, models, and methods from the Human Factors discipline, as well as central concepts connected to these. This can for instance be automation, physical ergonomics, expertise, human error, individual differences, human performance in extreme environments, macrocognition, situational awareness, stress, task analyses, team performance, training, augmented cognition, vigilance, warnings and alarm design, communication, or mental workload. The course also covers current research in Human Factors and the relation to scientific, societal, and ethical challenges.