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351-0733-00L 2 Credits BSC , MSC D-HEST , D-MTEC , D-BIOL , D-ITET

Ergonomics: Designing interactive systems

Ergonomie: Design interaktiver Systeme

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Thomas Läubli, Dr. Marino Menozzi Jäckli, Alexandra Elisabeth Totter
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:03

Abstract

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.

Objective

The students shall understand theoretical concepts and empirical data in the fields of sensory physiology, perception, and cognition that must be applied for the design of interactive systems

Content

Standards and paradigms of ergonomics. Principles of reception, procession and evaluation of information by men (vision, hearing, cognition). Principles as well as performance and limits of informational output (speech, fine motorics). Transfer of the findings to the design of optical surfaces (CRT screen, LCD screen, 3D screen,...), of acoustical displays (speech output) and of input devices (mouse, tray,...). Software ergonomics (user models, presentation of information, dialogue design, navigation, learning, adaptive systems, errors,...) Psychophysiological foundations of artificial reality (virtual reality, augmented reality, wearable computing, retinal displays,...) principals of user-oriented development (usability and engineering, innovation by interaction,...) example from different fields.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Notizen und im Unterricht abgegebene Materialien dürfen verwendet werden.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Ergonomie: Design interaktiver Systeme
  • Thu 08:15-10:00 (HG D 7.1)
2 h weekly

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