72823 - Ergonomics (1) (LM)

Academic Year 2023/2024

  • 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.

 

Students with disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders have the right to special accommodations according to their condition, following an assessment by the Service for Students with Disabilities and SLD. Please do not contact the teacher but get in touch with the Service directly to schedule an appointment. It will be the responsibility of the Service to determine the appropriate adaptations. For more information, visit the page:

https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students

Teaching tools

The Power Point presentation system will be used

Office hours

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