Research Methods Laboratory for Human Subjects

3 credits · College of Engineering catalogue

Advisory Prerequisite: IOE 534, IOE 533, IOE 536, or other equivalent course with permission of instructor. Enforced Prerequisite: None. (3 credits) Knowledge in research methods is acquired to understand human-machine interaction and performance via sensorimotor and cognitive concepts. Through laboratory experiments and research critiques students learn: 1) muscle function, fatigue, vibration response, 2) movement analysis, 3) posture control, 4) controls-displays in complex systems, 5) wearable technologies, 6) tactile perception, 7) psychophysics.