Engineering

HFE 742
Human Decision Making

Description: The primary focus of the course is to introduce the student to the methods, concepts, models, and results of the science of decision-making and human-centered design Prescripitive 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.

Credits: 4 graduate quarter hours

Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Permission of Instructor

Fees: See the Schedule of Quarterly Fees

Please check with a campus advisor when seeking courses for a degree.

Enrollment limit: open

Sections of this course with distance learning components:

HFE 742 section 90

Offered: Fall, 2005

Delivery method: World Wide Web and Videotape.

URL: http://www.cs.wright.edu/bie/dl/

Contact: Dr. S. Narayanan, snarayan@cs.wright.edu, (937)775- 5044

Frequency of On-Site Contact: None

Minimum technical requirements:

Intel/Microsoft Windows

• Intel Pentium (or equivalent) 650mHz processor
• 256mb RAM (512 strongly recommended)
• 10gb Hard Drive
• CD-ROM (DVD-ROM recommended)
• monitor capable of 1024x768 resolution
• Windows 2000 is acceptable, but Windows XP Pro is recommended
• Internet service provider and 56 kbps modem or broadband connection

Apple Macintosh

• Power Macintosh G4 550mHz
• 256mb RAM (512 strongly recommended)
• 10gb Hard Drive
• CD-ROM (DVD-ROM recommended)
• monitor capable of 1024x768 resolution
• MacOS X 10.3
• Internet service provider and 56 kbps modem or broadband connection

You will also need internet access with a 56 kbps modem or faster connection and a compatible web browser.

Enrollment Procedures: See the Distance Learning Sign Up page.