307091 (v.1) Human Factors 292

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Area:	Department of Design
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7632 (v.5) Design Process and Practice 192 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Human Factors impacts on any designed object or environment. The focus is on the user and is related to issues of efficiency and the effectiveness of a design. Provides an introduction into the essential factors that affect the manor in which users are able to effectively interact with the designed world. To develop a responsible approach to creating designs which are inclusive and effective for all to use. This unit is undertaken over a six week period.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An introduction to human factors which are- Physical, Psychological. An introduction to Universal Design and accessible design. An introduction into Ergonomics and Anthropometrics. Developed a flexible, open-minded, inquiring and critical approach to design. Established the process of project development that is - research, analysis, ideation, production, communication and evaluation as the underlying basis for the practice of design. Demonstrated an understanding of the aesthetic and technical issues of designing in three-dimensions. Developed an open-minded and critical thinking approach to design ideation and development. The ability to apply problem-solving skills to design. Created a predisposition to innovative in preference to conventional assumptions and thinking. The ability to foster independent learning skills. Begun to communicate design solutions through verbal, two and three-dimensional methods.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Centre for accessible Design, (1992), Accessibility Standards for Children's Environment. United States of America, NC State University. Cushman, William H. and Rosenberg, D. J. (1991), Human Factors in Product Design. New York, Elsevier. Jordan, P.W. (1998), An Introduction to Usability. London, Taylor and Francis. International Ergonomics Association, (1996), Ergonomic Checkpoints. Geneva, International labour office. Harrigan, J.E. (1987), Human Factors Research, Methods and Applications for Architects and Interior Designers. New York, Elsevier. Kroemer, K. H. E. and Grandjean, E. (1997), Fitting the Task to the Human. London, Taylor and Francis. Mace, R. L. and Molly, F. S. (1998), The Universal Design File: Designing For All Ages and Abilities. USA,NC State University. Meister, D. (1986), Human Factors Testing and Evaluation. New York, Elsevier. Meister, D. (1971), Human Factors: Theory and Practice. Canada, John Wiley and Sons. Meister, D. (1999), The History of Human Factors and Ergonomics. United States of America, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Neufert, E. (1980), Architect's Data. Oxford, BSP professional Books. Norman, D. A. (1999), The Design of Everyday Things. London, MIT Press.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Projects (2) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y