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#703The Role of Human Factors in the System Life Cycle
 
Description:
This introductory class will present an overview of the IT system development life cycle and the role of human factors (HF) throughout its various phases. HF engineering is a disciplined user-centered approach for developing and maintaining computer systems by determining the user's role and defining an appropriate environment and interface to support the user.
 
Objectives:
Topics will include:
  • Overview of the system life cycle
  • What is a user-centered approach?
  • HF and user interface design guidelines and principles
  • Case studies
  • Lessons learned

Benefits:
  • Develop and maintain effective and usable IT systems
  • Apply proven HF principles and best practices
  • Adapt and adopt appropriate and necessary standards
  • Utilize suitable development tools and techniques


Who should attend:
NIH staff with an interest in the topic, especially those involved in the development and maintenance of IT systems and consumer related Web services for large and diverse user communities.
 
Instructor(s):
Dr. Aaron B. Navarro, Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications, NLM
 
Time Required:
2 hours
 
Sections Available:
-- Concluded -- 703-09F November 20 2:00 - 4:00 Building 12A, Room B51
 
NOTE: Although this course has already taken place, we'll put you on a waiting list for the next available session.
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