About This Course

This course includes topics such as signal detection theory, vigilance, information processing, learning, memory, mental workload, and visual and auditory displays, usability engineering, and the relation of cognitive limitations to the design of effective products and interfaces. 

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, the learners will be able to:

1.  Explain the concepts and principles of the human information processing model.
2.  Explain the concepts and principles of design guidelines for cognitive tasks.
3.  Apply the principles of cognitive ergonomics in the workplace scenario.

Syllabus

• Week 1: Introduction to Cognitive Ergonomics
• Week 2: Human Sensory System
• Week 3: Perception
• Week 4: Attention
• Week 5: Memory
• Week 6: Signal Detection Theory
• Week 7: Response Selection and Execution
• Week 8: Usability Engineering
• Weeks 9 to 11: Ergonomics Research Study