Work Psychology and Ergonomics are subdisciplines of Work Science and share a basic understanding of the 'humane' design of work tools, places, tasks and systems. The lecture presents basic knowledge of both subdisciplines and demonstrates it in examples. The students learn to understand and reflect theoretical concepts, empirical research and the advantages of a work design adapted to people.

Introduction into the physiological, sensory, and cognitive human capacities with relevance for designing the human-machine-interaction and for software ergonomics. Application for the design of input tools, visual presentations and accustic signals. Psychological basis of artificial reality. Principles of user-centered design.