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Human Factors Integration

The integration of human factors into engineering projects. Human Factors Integration (HFI) process and systems constraints, HFI tools, and HFI best practices. Modelling, economics, and communication of HFI problems. Examples of HFI are drawn from energy, healthcare, military, transportation, and software systems. Application of HFI theory and methods to a capstone or other design project, including HFI problem specification, concept generation, and design solution selection through an iterative and open-ended design process. (Note: project topic subject to lecturers’ approval.)