There is a significant experiential component that varies with the instructor but will include interactive computer stimulations, class demonstrations, group projects. Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. This course provides a broad introduction to the theories and principles of human performance, man-machine interfaces, and systems designs. It also emphasizes the applications of these theories and principles to the design of controls, work space, data entry devices, training systems, and the human-computer interface. This course provides an introduction to basic methods of psychological research and the use of statistics to interpret psychological data.
Students participate in several experiments and prepare written reports.
Topics include experimental design, data collection and analysis, and communication of results. Spring term annually. This is a survey course covering theories, methods, and empirical research on personal and situational factors influencing social behavior. Topics covered include social perception, the construction of social reality, decision making, group influences on behavior, and attitudes. This course encompasses a broad spectrum of theories concerned with the biological, psychological, and social components of motivation.