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PSYC 2220: Human Factors in Design

Fall 2011
Monday & Thursday 2:00 pm - 3:50pm

Instructor: Michael Kalsher, Ph.D
E-mail: kalshm@rpi.edu
Telephone: (518) 276-8267
Office: Carnegie 301F
Office Hours: 12:00 noon - 1:30pm Monday & Thursday, and by appointment

Course Description: The aim of the course is to examine the relationship between people and various aspects of the world around them. People's characteristics—their abilities and their limitations—will be considered as they relate to the design of equipment, consumer products, environments, and work. Ways to improve productivity, satisfaction, and safety in the technological age will be discussed.

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