WSU Graduate Courses - Human Factors Engineering/HFE

HFE 501 STATISTICAL METHODS FOR TESTING, DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING I (Credits: 4)

Presentation of statistical techniques as applied to engineering testing, development, and manufacturing. Introduces and applies probability distributions, measures of association, inferences on responses, and basic experimental design. Emphasis is on application of statistical tools.

PREREQUISITE: MTH 230 OR EQUIVALENT.

HFE 502 STATISTICAL METHODS FOR TESTING, DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING II (Credits: 4)

A continuation of HFE 501. Focuses on analysis techniques for multiple variables, including ANOVA and multiple regression, as applied to engineering testing, development, and manufacturing. Process analysis and improvement techniques presented, along with tools for reliability analysis.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 501.

HFE 506 HUMAN FACTORS IN ENGINEERING AND DESIGN (Credits: 4)

(Also listed as PSY 502.) Introduction to the study of human factors in the design and operation of machine systems.

PREREQUISITE: PSY 105, PSY 110, MTH 230.

HFE 507 INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS (Credits: 4)

Introduces students to the application of ergonomic principles to the industrial environment. Includes subject matter on ergonomic planning and implementation, the work environment, NIOSHA work factors, and workstation and equipment design.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 506(306), ME 212.

HFE 605 INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP SEMINAR SERIES (Credits: 1)

Seminars meet once a week. Guest lecturers from high-tech companies provide insight on entrepreneurship and innovation. Students gain an understanding of the associated challenges, as well as the resources available within the community.

HFE 606 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING (Credits: 4)

Fundamentals of human factors engineering tools and processes as applied to systems development.Emphasis is placed on user-centered design principles.Material is presented through lectures and application-oriented projects.

HFE 607 INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS (Credits: 4)

PREREQUISITE: HFE 501 (ISE 301)

HFE 631 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING OF VISUAL DISPLAYS (Credits: 4)

Introduction to the design of visual display systems.Topics include radiometry and phometry, visual perception, linear systems analysis, color displays, colorimetry 3D displays, standards guidelines.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 606, EE 521

HFE 650 HUMAN FACTORS AND ENGINEERING ANALYSIS METHODS (Credits: 3)

Covers a variety of engineering and behavioral analytic techniques critical to the study of work performance.

PREREQUISITE: PSY 105, 110, STT 560(360).

HFE 650 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS METHODS LABORATORY (Credits: )

Covers a variety of engineering and behavioral analytic techniques critical to the study of work performance.

HFE 651 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN (Credits: 4)

Theoretical paradigms in human-computer interaction and their application to interface design are examined. Emphasis is placed on advanced interface technologies such as multimodel input/output, hypertext, and knowledge-based systems.

PREREQUISITE: CEG 220, HFE 501 (ISE 301)

HFE 651 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN LABORATORY (Credits: )

HFE 665 INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS MODELING, ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (Credits: 4)

(Also listed as CEG 665.) Provides students with experience in interactive real-time simulation and design, implementation, and evaluation of interfaces to simulations. The relevant topics are explored through application in supervisory control of complex, dynamic systems.

PREREQUISITE: CEG 220 OR ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: CEG 221,
CS 241, 242 OR INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION.

HFE 670 DETERMINISTIC OPERATIONS RESEARCH MODELS (Credits: 4)

Introductory course of Deterministic Models in Operations Research and their Applications in Industrial and Systems Engineering.Students will formulate appropriate models, and obtain and interpret analytical results in the context of ISE problems.

PREREQUISITE: MTH 235, MTH 230

HFE 671 SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE MODELING (Credits: 4)

Studies quantitative techniques to analyze and predict systems performance. Topics include queuing models, system simulation, model validation, data collection, quantitative analysis of system performance, and system design evaluation.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 650(450), STT 561(361).

HFE 676 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING IN AEROSPACE SYSTEM DESIGN (Credits: 4)

Application of human factors engineering concepts to aerospace systems design. Develops human factors engineering influence on aerospace system dynamics, structure, and control as well as impact on reliability and maintainability.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 671(471).

HFE 677 SYSTEMS AND PROCESS ANALYSIS (Credits: 4)

Explores engineering management practices including basic problem formulation, process analysis, and system improvement using modern software application programs for flow charting, process mapping, activity modeling, critical path analysis, and program evaluation review techniques.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 501 (ISE 301), HFE 671 (ISE 471)

HFE 678 COMPUTATIONAL MODELS FOR ISE (Credits: 4)

Design and implement data structures and algorithms to create ISE-focused applications using object oriented methods. Applications of linear programming, discrete event simulation and operations research methods in decision support roles.

PREREQUISITE: CEG 220, ISE 301, HFE 670 OR INSTRUCTOR
PERMISSION.

HFE 680 ENGINEERING IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (Credits: 4)

Discusses and demonstrates the role and responsibility of engineers in occupational safety and health related issues. Focuses on the application of human factors engineering design principles as a proactive approach for controlling occupational injuries.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 606

HFE 681 ENGINEERING ECONOMY (Credits: 4)

Introduction to analytical methods and techniques for optimizing the economic outcome of technical and managerial decisions.Topics include economic decision criteria, discounted cash flow, risk, depreciation, break-even analysis and tax considerations.

PREREQUISITE: GRADUATE STANDING.

HFE 682 OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES DESIGN (Credits: 4)

Provides a fundamental understanding of techniques for the layout and organization of operations in modern production and service facilities.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 670

HFE 683 INTEGRATED SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING (Credits: 4)

Explores industrial engineering concepts and quantitative techniques as it applies to manufacturing planning and control systems.Discusses production and service industries as well as supply chain systems.

PREREQUISITE: MTH 231, ISE 301, ISE 470, ISE 471.

HFE 684 PROBABILISTIC METHODS IN OPERATIONS RESEARCH (Credits: 4)

Provide an in-depth coverage of theory and methods to the analysis and design of probalistic systems. Topics include conditional probability, markov chains, and queuing theory.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 501

HFE 690 TECHNOLOGY-BASED VENTURES (Credits: 4)

Train students on methods to develop breakthrough products with an entrepreneurial perspective and managerial outlook. Topics include advanced product development, protecting intellectual property, fostering strategic and creative thinking, effectively leading technology-driven teams.

HFE 699 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Topics vary.

HFE 707 SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (Credits: 4)

This course exposes students to various applications of industrial engineering techniques such as forecasting, optimization, simulation, inventory control, etc. It helps students to identify practical problems and a deeper understanding of these solution techniques.

HFE 709 INTEGER PROGRAMMING (Credits: 4)

This course is to present theory and algorithm to solve integer programs and their applications in industry. Applications will be drawn from diverse areas and state of the art optimization software will be used.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 670/ISE 470

HFE 711 ERGONOMIC ENGINEERING (Credits: 4)

Advanced applications from a variety of bioengineering subfields are identified and defined with respect to their importance in
the practice of human factors engineering.

PREREQUISITE: ME 513.

HFE 712 MANUAL CONTROL AND PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS (Credits: 4)

Description of human control processes and their models. Analysis of human skills and skill typology.

HFE 723 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING IN AEROSPACE MEDICINE (Credits: 3)

Focuses on recent developments in human factors engineering. Design principles, crew compartment technology and resource management, crew member performance, and reliability are discussed.

HFE 724 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING ADVANCED AEROSPACE SYSTEMS DESIGN (Credits: 3)

(Also listed as BMS 953.) Qualifies students to make significant human factors contributions to the design of state-of-the-art aerodynamic and space systems. Emphasizes the design of control-display integration, cockpit configuration, maintainability, and reliability.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 676.

HFE 725 QUANTITATIVE WORKLOAD ANALYSIS (Credits: 4)

(Also listed as BMS 954.) Provides required tools needed to accomplish a workload analysis as a requisite to a systems design or a redesign of an existing system.

HFE 726 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING: CREW STATION DESIGN (Credits: 3)

(Also listed as BMS 955.) In-depth treatment of human factors engineering principles applicable to design of crew command centers for aerodynamic, space, and maritime systems.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 676.

HFE 731 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING ADVANCES IN VISUAL DISPLAY DESIGN (Credits: 4)

Application of human factors engineering principles to the design of visual display systems. Discusses current display technologies, human vision, design of display parameters, and image quality metrics.

HFE 733 ADVANCED TOPICS IN HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION (Credits: 3)

Seminar exposing students to theoretical and research issues associated with human-computer interaction (HCI) and cognitive-oriented work from a human factors engineering standpoint. May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

HFE 734 EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH AND EVALUATION IN HFE (Credits: 4)

Reviews issues related to designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments. Topics include experimental design, experimental ethics, evaluating statistical results, and writing research papers. Students are required to conduct and analyze an experiment.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 506, STT 560, STT 561 OR STT 666, STT 667.

HFE 735 ADVANCED SYSTEMS MODELS (Credits: 4)

Studies quantitative means of modeling, analyzing, and predicting the performance of human-machine systems. Topics include control theory, estimation theory, fuzzy set theory, information theory, and knowledge-based systems.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 671/471.

HFE 742 UNDERSTANDING AND AIDING HUMAN DECISION MAKING (Credits: 4)

Introduction to the methods, concepts, models and results of the science of decision-making and human-centered design.Prescriptive and descriptive theories of human decision making are discussed and contrasted.Approaches to aiding human decision making are considered in the context of these theoretical frameworks.Applications-oriented issues are emphasized.

HFE 743 APPLICATION OF HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING TO REHABILITATION (Credits: 3)

(Also listed as BMS 963.) Teaches the application of human factors design concepts for designing aids for the physically handicapped. In addition to manipulation and locomotion aids, barrier-free designs are emphasized.

HFE 745 ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS (Credits: 3)

Discusses and demonstrates the use of ergonomics methods and techniques for controlling physical and physiological stress in the workplace. Specialized biomechanical models introduced. Prevalent ergonomic problems discussed. Real cases from worksites welcomed for discussion.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 507 (307).

HFE 749 ERGONOMIC BIODYNAMICS (Credits: 4)

Covers quantitative assessment of human motions. Mathematical descriptions include anthropometry, kinematics, kinetics, and dynamics. The methods of kinesiology, biomechanical modeling, and electromyography are emphasized.

HFE 751 HUMAN AND TECHNOLOGY ASPECTS OF COLLABORATION (Credits: 4)

Explores the global revolution in human interconnectedness.Exposes students to the theoretical and research issues in collaboration including how people collaborate in environments with a high degree of decentralized computation, communication and decision-making.

HFE 753 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR COGNITIVE MODELING (Credits: 4)

Application of concepts and methods in adaptive learning from data.Includes: dynamical systems view of cognitive behavior and performance; adaptive learning concepts, principles; non-linear optimization strategies; regression methods; classification; support vector machines; Fuzzy Systems.

PREREQUISITE: ISE 301, MTH 233, MTH 253 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.

HFE 760 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING IN VIRTUAL REALITY (Credits: 4)

Introduction to engineered systems associated with virtual reality. Human factors engineering introduction to engineering details underlying the development of virtual environmental displays.

PREREQUISITE: ENGINEERING GRADUATE STANDING.

HFE 765 ENGINEERING HEALTH SYSTEMS (Credits: 4)

This course is a seminar course that introduces issues in the design of health systems. Example topics include human error, team issues, medical device design, human factors techniques for analyzing health systems, etc.

HFE 780 SPEC TOPICS IN OCCUPATIONAL CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS (Credits: 3)

Provides and discusses background knowledge and current issues on cumulative trauma disorders, including epidemiological statistics, pathology, risk factors, analysis methods, control measures, and surveillance tools. Students welcomed to bring real worksite cases for discussion.

PREREQUISITE: HFE 506 (306), HFE 507 (307).

HFE 789 CONTINUING REGISTRATION (Credits: 1)

May be taken for letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.

HFE 880 SELECTED TOPICS IN HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Selected topics in current research and recent developments in Human Factors Engineering.

HFE 890 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Topics vary.

HFE 898 PH D DISSERTATION RESEARCH (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Research on Ph.D. dissertation topic. Graded pass/unsatisfactory.

HFE 899 THESIS (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Graded pass/unsatisfactory.