DIN-261 ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN,FACTORS

Human perception of the environment influences,behavior, mood and productivity. In this course,,students develop awareness of ergonomics and,anthropometrics in terms of human dimensions and,movement.,Proxemics, the study of personal space needs, are,also explored while visual perception and dynamics,of color are applied in three-dimensional spaces.,The psychological needs of special populations,(impaired, elderly, children, etc.) are also,investigated. This course provides students with,an awareness of how human needs at home and in the,workplace influence design decisions and impact,quality of life.

Credits: 3

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