02.26.10 | Norwalk, CT | Cognitive Ergonomics, a course organized by IIDA-New England,designed to introduce participants to the science of cognitive ergonomics, will take place March 10 at 5pm. 

When:March 10, 2010
Starts at 5:00 pm
Ends at 7:30 pm

Where:Merritt 7 Conference Center
301 Merritt 7, Norwalk
Connecticut 6854

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Advances in cognitive science and its application through cognitive ergonomics have important ramifications for the design of modern workplaces. This course will:

• Introduce the participants to the science of cognitive ergonomics (CE)
• Describe the basic principles of CE
• Relate how design of workplaces can benefit from understanding how human minds work to support minds at work

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand how physical and cognitive ergonomics are two sides of the same science
• Understand the basic principles of cognitive ergonomics
• Develop awareness of the importance of cognitive science and cognitive ergonomics to knowledge work
• Understand how cognitive ergonomics can be applied to today's work environment