Course Desc<x>ription: 
<br>This course introduces the Human Factors Testing and evaluation methods that 
<br>are often used in ergonomic research studies. The students will learn how to 
<br>define ergonomic research question(s), get themselves familiar with data 
<br>measurement equipment, design valid experiments to test research hypotheses, 
<br>analyze data, and interpreter their findings. The class will (1) introduce/review 
<br>human factors/ergonomic research methods (2) present cases for students to 
<br>learn in depth (3) discuss the principles, functionalities, and applications 
<br>of selected lab equipment (4) provide chances for students to familiarize 
<br>themselves with the equipment through actual experiment design practices. 
<br>Through the training of this class, the students will be able to equip 
<br>themselves better for their graduate research studies in the area of 
<br>ergonomics.
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<br>Text Books: 
<br>Relevant materials will be provided during class
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<br>References:
<br>Bridger, R. (2008). Introduction to ergonomics. CRC Press. (ISBN: 
<br>9780849373060)
<br>Wickens, C.D., Gordon, S.E., Liu, Y., & Lee, J. (1998). An Introduction to 
<br>Human Factors Engineering. Pearson. (ISBN: 9780131837362)
<br>Sanders, M.S., & McCormick, E.J. (1993). Human Factors in Engineering and 
<br>Design. New York: McGraw-Hill. (ISBN: 9780070549012)
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<br>Teaching Method:
<br>Lectures, cases studies, discussions, presentations
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<br>Syllabus:
<br> 1. Course Introduction
<br> 2. Experiment Design in Human Factors/Ergonomics Researches
<br> 3. Human Factors/Ergonomics Research Method and Study Design
<br> 4. EMG System for Ergonomic Applications
<br> 5. Project I: The use of EMG for design & evaluation
<br> 6. Task Assessment
<br> 7. 3D body Scanner/Motion Tracking System/Forceplate for 
<br>Ergonomic Applications
<br> 8. Project II: Task Evaluation ba<x>sed on the lab large equipment
<br> 9. Interface Design
<br> 10. NASA TLX/Heart Rate Monitor/Skin Temp sensor/EEG for 
<br>Ergonomic Applications
<br> 11. Project III: Investigation of Mental Workload
<br> 12. Review and discussion of additional evaluation and testing methods
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<br>Evaluation:
<br>Group/Case discussion, Quiz, Participation, Project report and presentation
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