Online Courses Handbook 2003

307091 (v.1) Human Factors 292

Area:	School of Design
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	12.5
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7632 (v.4) Design Workshop 192 or any previous version
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. This unit provides an introduction into the essential factors that effect the manor in which users are able to effectively interact with the designed world. Also to develop a responsible approach to creating designs which are inclusive and effective for all to use.