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PL490 ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY

Behavioral Sciences and Leadership · 3 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

PL490 ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2026-1
  • In effect
Scope
This course integrates the material previously covered in the Human Factors curriculum, especially PL485, Human Factors Engineering. It uses the theoretical bases and practical applications of Human Factors Engineering in the treatment of design problems. Emphasis in this course is on the design of systems to fit human capabilities. Course project is a design project of a contemporary applied problem.
Lessons
16 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
14 @ 75 min
Special requirements
Term project--team design projects applying selected engineering psychology concepts to a contemporary problem.
Prerequisites
PL485
PL490 version 2026-1 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-2 Spring 1 18 18 11 0 7 No Hours for 2027-2 Spring
2028-2 Spring 1 18 18 10 0 8 No Hours for 2028-2 Spring
2029-2 Spring 2 18 36 31 0 5 No Hours for 2029-2 Spring
2030-2 Spring 1 18 18 0 0 18 No Hours for 2030-2 Spring

PL490 ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2019-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course integrates the material previously covered in the Human Factors curriculum, especially PL485, Human Factors Engineering. It uses the theoretical bases and practical applications of Human Factors Engineering in the treatment of design problems. Emphasis in this course is on the design of systems to fit human capabilities. Course project is a design project of a contemporary applied problem.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Term project--team design projects applying selected engineering psychology concepts to a contemporary problem.
Prerequisites
PL485

PL490 ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 1993-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course integrates the material previously covered in the Human Factors curriculum, especially PL485, Human Factors Engineering. It uses the theoretical bases and practical applications of Human Factors Engineering in the treatment of design problems. Emphasis in this course is on the design of systems to fit human capabilities. Course project is a design project of a contemporary applied problem.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Term project--team design projects applying selected engineering psychology concepts to a contemporary problem.
Prerequisites
PL485