Title of program
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Human-Computer Interaction/Cognitive Systems Engineering
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Year human factors/ergonomics program was established
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1991
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Accredited by HFES?
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No
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Contact person for more information, including applications
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Stephanie Guerlain, 434/924-4438, guerlain@virginia.edu
Ellen J. Bass, 434/243-5531
Gregory J. Gerling, 434/924-0533
University of Virginia, P.O. Box 400747, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4747
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Catalog (free)
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University Bookstore, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904; information available at departmental Web site
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Web site
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https://engineering.virginia.edu/departments/ systems-and-information-engineering
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Academic calendar
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Semester
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Human factors/ergonomics graduate degrees offered
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ME, MS, PhD
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Goals, objectives, and emphasis of the program
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The research program focuses on human-computer interaction and cognitive systems engineering, in both cognitive and biophysical domains. Visualization of genome/protein sequences; patient safety research; computer-based training; supervisory control and decision support systems design; eye gaze development and analysis; cognitive modeling of individual and team performance; usability testing, modeling the neural and physiological bases of touch, designing and evaluating medical simulators. Research is conducted in the medical, military command and control, process control, weather, and aviation domain areas. Accredited by ABET.
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Number of degrees granted during last 3 years
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ME 1, MS 10, PhD 2
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Can students attend part-time?
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No
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Are required courses offered through distance learning?
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Some courses are taught through the Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Program distance learning program on a rolling basis. These courses are for credit and are viewable from video sites throughout Virginia.
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Are required courses offered at night?
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Yes
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Are required courses offered during summer?
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Yes
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Does the university have an HFES student chapter?
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Yes |