Human Factors and Ergonomics Engineering Minor

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Admission Criteria

Academic good standing within an approved major within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Completion of 45 total credit hours (at UB or elsewhere). Note that students may apply to the program while registered in courses that will bring them to 45 total credit hours.
Minimum overall and UB cumulative GPA of 2.500 required. Admission will be limited to 25 students per year, and therefore the GPAs of admitted students may be higher. When demand exceeds capacity, the overall academic history of applicants will be considered in admission decisions.

Current students wishing to add or change their minor to Human Factors and Ergonomics Engineering, submit the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Major/Minor Change Application. See the complete School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Admissions Policies for details

Course Requirements

Human Factors and Ergonomics Engineering Core (14 credits)

IE 306LR - Statistics for Engineers Credits: 4 (or similar course covering statistical inference with approval of the minor advisor, e.g. STA 119 , STA 119 , CIE 308 )
IE 323LLB - Human Factors in System Design Credits: 4
IE 435LEC - Human Centered Design for Interactive Systems Credits: 3
IE 436LEC - Work Physiology Credits: 3

One 100/200 level course (3-4 credits)

PSY 101LEC - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3
ARC 211LEC - American Diversity and Design Credits: 3
BE 201LR - Principles of Biomedical Engineering Credits: 3
EAS 207LR - Statics Credits: 3
ES 200LEC - Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: 3
CSE 115LLR - Introduction to Computer Science I Credits: 4
EAS 230LLB - Engineering Computations Credits: 3
EAS 240LEC - Introduction to Programming for Engineers Credits: 3

One Elective (3-4 credits)

Other upper division courses related to human factors/ergonomics may be accepted, subject to the approval of the minor advisor.

CSE 368LR - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Credits: 4
ES 370LLB - Biomechanics I Credits: 4
ES 380LEC - Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
ES 472LEC - Environmental Physiology Credits: 3
IE 441LEC - Human Factors in Safety Credits: 3
PSY 341LEC - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 342LEC - Introduction to Cognitive Science: Concepts of the Mind Credits: 3
PSY 343LEC - Sensory Processes and Perception Credits: 3

Total Credits Required for Minor: 20-22

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

2.000 minimum GPA in minor courses.
At least three courses applied for the minor cannot be used to fulfill any other program requirements (UB Curriculum, major, or other minor).

Learning Outcomes

Understand and describe current theories, methods, and design principles related to human factors and ergonomics.
Identify, formulate, and solve problems in the areas of human factors and ergonomics.
Apply appropriate theories and methods to analyze and design human-technology systems which are safe and effective for people to use and operate.
Communicate effectively about human factors and ergonomics engineering problem solutions, and system designs.