This course aims at obtaining knowledge and basic skills about the discipline called cognitive ergonomics, their approaches
and applications to actual design of human-machine systems and work systems. Among various human factors and functions that
ergonomics try to solve, this class focuses on cognitive aspects of human attitudes, behaviors and actions, and explores applications
of their cognitive ergonomic approaches, methods and techniques to design and evaluation of human-machine systems and human
behavior-related issues. Contents covered in this class are largely divided into four areas, for which some case studies are
included: (1) Introduction to human factors and ergonomics, (2) Human-centred design, (3) Usability, and (4) Case study. In
this class, in addition to lectures, a group assignment (+ presentation and discussion) will be made concerning a specific
topic for better understanding of cognitive ergonomic concepts and approaches. Simple questions – just one-page answer required
– will be also given every week in the end of lecture for the same purpose.
This course aims at obtaining knowledge and skills in Cognitive Ergonomics for actual design of artefact such as human -machine
systems, UI, and so forth. about Cognitive Ergonomics. By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain ergonomic thinking, approach, methods/techniques, and their applications to real-world issues, e.g., design of human-centred systems based on human cognitive aspects.
2. Explain basic concepts, approaches to, and methods and techniques for human error and risk management, and perform their applications to real-world organizational problems.
1. Explain ergonomic thinking, approach, methods/techniques, and their applications to real-world issues, e.g., design of human-centred systems based on human cognitive aspects.
2. Explain basic concepts, approaches to, and methods and techniques for human error and risk management, and perform their applications to real-world organizational problems.
- Explain the outline of Cognitive Ergonomics.
- Explain examples of Cognitive Ergonomic approaches and techniques.
- Explain examples of Cognitive Ergonomics applications to real-world issues.
| Presentation | Total. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 10% |
| 2. | 40% | 40% |
| 3. | 50% | 50% |
| Total. | 100% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Introduction | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| 2． | Approaches to Cognitive Ergonomics Issues | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| 3． | Basics of Human Characteristics: Physical Factors | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| 4． | Basics of Human Characteristics: Perceptual and Cognitive Factors | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| 5． | Basics of Human-Machine Systems | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| 6． | Human Centred Design Approaches to Systems/Products | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| 7． | Basics of Usability I | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| 8． | Basics of Usability II | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| 9． | Design and Evaluation of Usability | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| 10． | Eye-Tracking Applications to Cognitive Ergonomic Issues | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| 11． | Applications to Issues in Marketing | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| 12． | Applications to Issues in Medicine | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| 13． | Groupwork | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| 14． | Presentation | Understand the course materials. | 100minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 1400minutes |
Students' knowledge of topics in the course will be assessed by short quiz and presentations. Full attendance are compulsory.
Students are required to Include basic knowledge taught in every quiz answer and presentations to obtain 60%, which is the minimum requirement in the course.
Students are required to Include basic knowledge taught in every quiz answer and presentations to obtain 60%, which is the minimum requirement in the course.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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