- Docente: Valter Prpic
- Credits: 6
- SSD: M-PSI/01
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Semiotics (cod. 8886)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module the students will acquire advanced knowledge on the relationship between ergonomics and psychology, with particular focus on communication processes.
Course contents
In the first part of the module, the general aspects of Cognitive Psychology and the historical aspects of Ergonomics will be addressed. In the second part, the points of contact and the relationships between Ergonomics and Cognitive Psychology will be treated.
Readings/Bibliography
Book 1
Title: The design of everyday things
Author: Donald A. Norman
Book 2
Title: Introduction to cognitive ergonomics. Usability and user experience Author: Roberto Nicoletti, Claudio Vandi
Publisher: Carocci editore
Teaching methods
Oral lessons in Italian
Assessment methods
The assessment test is oral.
Attending students will carry out group research and a presentation in class on ergonomics topics.
Teaching tools
The Power Point presentation system will be used
Office hours
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