Course title
400211001
Basics of Human Characteristics

 AOKI Hirotaka
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
Department of Design Engineering E E 情報技術に関する高度な専門知識やデジタル技術を含む他の専門分野の知識・技術を活用し、構想を具体化するとともに、実現に向けた取り組みを行うことができる。
Purpose of class
The course aims at obtaining basic knowledge of human characteristics required for effective design. By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Obtain knowledge about human characteristics and to explain them.
2. Understand typical approaches for analysis and evaluation of human characteristics, and to explain the outline of them.
Course description
This course focuses on human factors directly connected with effective design of products, services and socio-technical systems including human. Students will attain foundational knowledge and on human physical, cognitive and behavioral characteristics. Through lectures, students will understand the basics of human characteristics and approaches to designing and evaluating various kinds of artefacts.
Goals and objectives
  1. Can explain basics of human characteristics.
  2. Can explain outline of approach for human characteristics.
  3. Can evaluate and analyze some of human characteristics.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 小テスト レポート Total.
1. 20% 10% 30%
2. 20% 10% 30%
3. 20% 20% 40%
Total. 60% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Participation in the class (quiz) and final report.
Quiz in each class account for 60% and the final report accounts for 40%.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction Examine some topic relating to the lecture. 190minutes
2. Human physical factors Review the topics taught. 190minutes
3. Human cognitive factors 1
Perception 		Review the topics taught. 190minutes
4. Human cognitive factors 2
Cognition 		Review the topics taught. 190minutes
5. Human cognitive factors 3
Attention theory 		Review the topics taught. 190minutes
6. Human behavior 1
Human rational behavior model 		Review the topics taught. 190minutes
7. Human behavior 2
Human irrational behavior model 		Review the topics taught. 190minutes
8. Human work analysis 1
Motion study 		Review the topics taught. 190minutes
9. Human work analysis 2
Basic task analysis 		Review the topics taught. 190minutes
10. Human work analysis 3
Learning 		Review the topics taught. 190minutes
11. Human work analysis 4
Basic cognitive task analysis 		Review the topics taught. 190minutes
12. Human work analysis 5
Cognitive processes analysis 		Review the topics taught. 190minutes
13. Human work analysis 6
Human error 		Review the topics taught. 190minutes
14. Human work analysis 7
Human reliability analysis 		Review the topics taught. 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.)
Textbooks and reference materials
None required.
Instruction manuals and course materials are provided during class.
Prerequisites
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • E-mail is available.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
N/A
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 8.DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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