27 Engineering Psychology Information Booklet Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Psychology January 1997 Table of Contents BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE MAJOR 3 A SHORT EXPLANATION OF ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY 3 MORE ABOUT THE TUFTS' ENP PROGRAM 3 ABOUT THIS BOOKLET 3 LIBERAL ARTS OR ENGINEERING, WHICH IS RIGHT FOR ME? 5 UNDERGRADUATE ENP CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND DESCRIPTIONS6 HALF-CREDIT COURSES (4 TOTAL) 6 ONE-CREDIT COURSES 7 MATH 7 PSYCHOLOGY 7 ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY 9 ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR B.S. IN ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY FROM THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 13 POSSIBLE SCHEDULE FROM THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 14 REQUIREMENTS FOR B.S. IN ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY FROM THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS 15 POSSIBLE SCHEDULE FROM THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS 16 INTERNSHIP INFORMATION 17 STUDYING ABROAD 19 AFTER GRADUATION 20 JOB OPPORTUNITIES 20 PURSUING GRADUATE STUDY 20 HUMAN FACTORS APPLICATIONS IN THE "REAL WORLD" 21 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN FACTORS OR EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 23 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS TO THE PROGRAMS 23 MS IN HUMAN FACTORS 23 MS IN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 24 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN HUMAN FACTORS OR EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 25 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS TO THE PROGRAMS 25 PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE PH.D. IN HUMAN FACTORS 25 PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR THE PH.D. IN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 26 CONTACTS 27 BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE MAJOR A Short Explanation of Engineering Psychology Engineering Psychology is also called Human Factors, which has become the more popular name in recent years. A subset of Engineering Psychology/Human Factors (ENP/HF) is called Ergonomics, which pertains to humans' physical capabilities and limitations in designing products. Throughout this booklet, the term Engineering Psychology (or ENP) will be used to include all related disciplines. More About the Tufts' ENP Program Since 1974, both the number of students enrolled and courses offered in the program have increased by a large amount. The program is currently administered by Professor Kreifeldt from Mechanical Engineering and Professor Soraci from the Psychology Department. Our program uniquely joins the departments of Mechanical Engineering and Psychology. It is also one of two universities throughout the country that offer an undergraduate program in Engineering Psychology. Students enrolled in the Tufts program take courses from many of the University's departments to help prepare them for a career in Engineering Psychology, such as Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering Science, and Math. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Psychology which is earned by Tufts undergraduates is an extremely versatile degree, allowing graduates to go into many different fields upon graduation. Since few universities offer an ENP undergraduate degree, Tufts' ENP graduates' degrees are extremely useful right out of school, since the degree program is comparable to Masters programs at many schools. The Tufts ENP degree also allows graduates to pursue graduate school if so desired. Tufts graduates have gone on to earn law degrees and MBAs as well as M.S.s and Ph.D.s in Psychology and Engineering Psychology. About This Booklet This guide, written by members of the Tufts University Student chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, is intended to provide an overview of the requirements and options of the Engineering Psychology B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. The Tufts Human Factors and Ergonomics Society is a student-run organization which promotes the study of Human Factors on the Tufts campus. Members include Engineering Psychology degree candidates (at both the graduate and undergraduate levels) and others with an interest in the field. The society provides many services and activities such as regular meetings, lectures on Human Factors, social events, course and employment advice, and tours of the Human Factors facilities at local companies. We hope that this "Guide to the Major" proves to be useful to those interested in learning about our program. The Society maintains a web page at Tufts which supports information about its activities, a job and internship bank, and also an on-line version of this booklet. Feel free to browse http://www.tufts.edu/as/stu-org/hfes, our permanent address since Winter 1996. Liberal Arts or Engineering, Which is Right for Me? The Engineering Psychology major may be completed by students in either the College of Liberal Arts or the College of Engineering. Students from both colleges are commonly required to take fifteen (15) core courses that are drawn from both schools. In addition, each student must fulfill the general requirements of his or her respective college. These requirements differ between the two colleges and should be considered when deciding which college (Liberal Arts or Engineering) best suits the student. If a student feels more inclined toward the requirements of one college over the other, then the student should enroll in that college. Beyond the fifteen (15) Engineering Psychology core courses, students enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts must take an additional 19 courses to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree, for a total of 34 credits. Within these 19 courses, the following foundations and distribution requirements must be fulfilled: Foreign Language, Culture, College Writing, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, and Arts. In addition to the 15 Engineering Psychology core courses, students enrolled in the College of Engineering must earn an additional 21 credits to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Science, for a total of 36 credits. This program of study includes Statics, and courses in each of the following areas: Probability and Statistics, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Physics and/or Chemistry. For further information about the requirements of the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Engineering in general, please consult The Bulletin and/or The Academic Year, distributed by the Admissions Office. Specific information about the Tufts ENP program can be obtained through Professor Sal Soraci (ssoraci@pearl.tufts.edu (617)627-5000 x5903) in the Psychology Department or Professor John Kreifeldt jkreifel@pearl.tufts.edu (617)627-5000 x2209) in the Mechanical Engineering Department. Undergraduate ENP Core Course Requirements and Descriptions The ENP program requires that fifteen (15) core courses be completed, which are listed below with short descriptions. Following this section are ones which detail the additional requirements imposed upon the student by each school. Half-credit Courses (4 total) Engineering Science Courses These courses should be taken as early in a student's curriculum as possible, as they are prerequisites for all other Engineering Design courses. Taught by members of the Department of Engineering. EN 1 (formerly ES 15) - Introduction to Computers in Engineering: An introduction to the use of computers in modern engineering. Data representation, hardware, software, Tufts- specific systems, basic utilization of personal computer and mainframe operating systems, file editing, manipulation, and transfer, structured Basic programming, are all taught. No prerequisites. EN 2 (formerly ES 16) - Engineering Communication: An introduction of the key elements of engineering communication. Emphasis is given to graphical concepts and tools that aid engineers to visualize, communicate, and document engineering products and constructed systems. Topics include sketching for engineers using different graphical representations, descriptive geometry, formal engineering drawing, and 2D and 3D AutoCAD representations. No prerequisites. 1 Engineering Technology (ENT) course and 1 Engineering Design (END) course: The courses offered to fill these requirements change significantly every semester. The main purpose of these courses is to offer engineering students who have not chosen a specific field to enter a chance to sample different types of engineering work. No prerequisites. One-Credit Courses Math MTH 11 and MTH 12 - Calculus I and II: Mathematics 11 and 12 are two sequential courses in Calculus. Math 11 includes limits, continuity , and techniques of differentiation. Math 12 introduces integration techniques and vectors in two or more dimensions. Both of these are problem-solving courses with daily homework assignments.Theory is presented, but the emphasis is placed on problem-solving on the exams. There are three one-hour exams, and a final exam that counts as two one-hour exams. The lowest of these five grades is dropped and the average of the four remaining scores is the student's course grade. Both Math 11 and Math 12 are generally offered every semester; however, enrollment is highest for Math 11 in the fall and Math 12 in the Spring. Taught by members of the Math Department. Psychology PSY 1 - Introduction to Psychology: This course surveys the major theories of human behavior and serves as a prerequisite for most other psychology courses. Topics include: conscious and unconscious motivation, personality development, mental health, social interactions, thinking. learning, memory, language comprehension, and sex role development, as well as the biological, cognitive, and social rules that govern these behaviors. This is a large lecture class that requires students to complete weekly reading assignments and participate as subjects in several short experiments on campus. There are two one-hour multiple- choice exams and a two-hour final exam. Taught by members of the Psychology Department. PSY 17 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Subject areas covered by this course include: corporate employee programs, the interview process, theories of management, motivation and productivity, leadership, creativity and consumer psychology. This class generally meets once a week for two and a half hours. Class time is not always lecture time; the class often participates in learning exercises, views short films, hosts guest speakers, or takes a field trip. Due to high demand, students are often unable to take this course until Junior or Senior year. The final grade depends on an essay midterm exam, several homework assignments, a group project and presentation, and a final exam. Prerequisite: PSY 1. Taught by Hal Miller- Jacobs, a Tufts alumnus. PSY 31 - Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Psychology: Quantitative methods is an introductory course in statistics, both descriptive and inferential. Research in the behavioral sciences requires a knowledge of the methods by which researchers evaluate experimental results and determine their significance. Statistical analysis of research results is introduced, aided by computerized statistical packages. PSY 31 relies on cumulative learning; that is, each lecture builds on the one before. The course load is consistent and moderate. Grading is generally based on three exams and a final. Use of calculators is permitted. A make-up exam is offered to replace one exam grade. Students are required to participate as subjects in one or two experiments on campus. This course is offered every semester, but enrollment is highest in the Fall. Usually taught by Professor Montepare. Prerequisite: PSY 1. PSY 32 - Experimental Psychology: Students taking this basic survey-level course acquire "hands-on" experimental experience in such areas as: cognitive psychology, perceptual psychology, and psychophysics. Instruction covers: how to conduct objective experiments, to critically evaluate existing experiments and statistical inferences, and how to produce professional, publication-quality experimental reports. During laboratory periods, students participate as subjects in computer-based experiment, generating their own data and documenting their results in comprehensive reports. these reports require additional research and contribute toward a final grade. Students also act as experimenter, creating an original group experiment of their own, testing subjects, and individually writing reports due at the end of the semester. there are two exams during the semester and a final exam. This course is offered every semester, and is taught by members of the Psychology Department. PSY 53 - Engineering Psychology: This class is an introduction to the principles of Engineering Psychology as they apply to the analysis of human-machine interfaces. It is the student's first introduction to Human Factors in the Psychology department. Some topics discussed include: the relationships between perception and cognition factors, design of displays and controls, Anthropometrics, light, vision and information theory. Practical examples are drawn in order to illustrate the application of course material from airplanes, boats, and map designs. There is a midterm, final exam, project presentation and final paper, all of which require the ability to apply class discussions and reading material to answer true/false, multiple choice, and identification/essay exam questions. This course is only offered in the Fall and is taught by Professor Soraci. Prerequisite: PSY 1 or Junior standing. PSY 130 - Advanced Engineering Psychology: This is a research seminar in Human Factors. Each student is required to select a topic of interest from within the field of Human Factors, conduct extensive research, and report the results of the research in an oral presentation to the class. Emphasis is placed upon empirical data results concerning human performance. This course is intended to enhance students' knowledge of the broad range of Human Factors fields by having each student become a "resident expert" in their chosen area of study and subsequently sharing this knowledge with the class. A paper which integrates the entire semester's research findings is required. The final grade in this course is based upon the paper as well as the oral report. Prerequisites: 3 PSY courses, including PSY 53. Taught every Spring by Professor Soraci. Engineering Psychology ENP 61 - Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics: This course is an introduction to the engineering principles of Human Factors design, through the Mechanical Engineering department. Students learn about human performance, safety, and legal concerns of Human Factors designers. Topics also include: applied descriptive and inferential statistics, mechanical drawing, model making, Anthropometrics, biomechanics and environmental concerns, such as heat, stress, noise levels, and lighting. The professor draws examples from his own experiences to illustrate topics. Grade is based on homework assignments, labs, a group design project presentation and report, which allows the student to apply all course work, and a final exam, as well as class participation. Taught by Professor Kreifeldt. ENP/PSY 120 - Project Study in Human Systems: This is a project class taught by faculty from both Mechanical Engineering and Psychology departments. Real problems for group projects are provided by several local companies each year. Past areas of study have been: consumer product design, computer hardware and software evaluation, control and display design for a nuclear control station, and workspace/space design. This course should be taken as far into the student's program as possible because it is intended to bring together all of the prior Human Factors knowledge that the student has obtained. This course is cross-listed as ENP 120 and PSY 120. Grade is based on the three oral group presentations (proposal, interim, and final) and three written reports (proposal, interim, and final). One day each week is devoted to faculty and guest lectures while the other is provided to the students for their own site visits and group meetings. Prerequisites: Junior standing, consent, and ENP 161. Co-taught by Professors Kreifeldt and Soraci each Fall. 1 of the following 2 courses must be taken: ENP 151 (CE 151/ES 151) - Engineering Systems: Deterministic Models: Operations research presents the techniques and methods used to study, evaluate, and design complex social, economic, and engineering systems. This course involves the investigation of problems in systems and finding solutions, largely with algorithmic theory. Typical theories covered are: optimization, network theory, PERT, game theory, linear and non-linear programming, dynamic programming, heuristic methods, and inventory control. Business, health, and transportation systems are some of the topics used as examples of various algorithms. Grades are based on homework assignments, a midterm exam, a final exam and an individual project. Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent, as well as ES 15, ES 16, an ENT, and an END. Taught by Professor Levine in the Fall semester. ENP 152 (CE 152/ES 152) - Engineering Systems: Stochastic Models: This course involves the study, evaluation, and design of complex stochastic systems, emphasizing probability. Topics that are discussed and exemplified include: Markovian systems, birth-death processes, queuing theory, probabilistic decision analysis, quality control, computer simulation techniques, and discrete system simulation programs. Grades are based on homework assignments, a midterm exam, a final exam and an individual project. The course is designed for upper-level students, and although probability and statistics are not required, they are highly recommended as prerequisites to this course. CE 152 can be taken independently of CE 151. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent, as well as ES 15, ES 16, an ENT, and an END. Taught by Professor Levine in the Spring semester. ENP 161 - Human Factors in Product Design: This course provides a thorough understanding of the Human Factors product design process. Topics include: patent search, literature search, morphological ordering, ergonomic critiques, interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, time/motion studies, brainstorming techniques, design specifications, design concepts, prototyping, testing, and refinement. Students are required to carry out most of the preceding steps in an individual design project, and all of these steps for a group design project. The group project includes a proposal, interim report, final report, and oral presentation. Grade is determined by these 2 assignments and 2 Psychophysics lab reports. Prerequisites: Junior standing and ENP 61 or consent. Taught every Spring by Professor Kreifeldt. ENP 162 - Man-Machine Systems Design: Students taking this course learn fundamental and advanced techniques for human-machine systems design. The dynamic and cognitive characteristics of humans and machines are explored, emphasizing the importance of this concern in designing an efficient, functional relationship. This course is valuable to Human Factors designers because they learn the tools of evaluating equipment and system design by focusing on the human-machine interactions. Some topics discussed include: information theory, decision-making, reaction time, human-machine models, human- computer interaction, signal detection theory, and human reliability. Much of the material is theoretical, and those theories are supported by examples in lecture, laboratory experiments, and homework assignments. Grade is based on five laboratory reports, five homework assignments, and a final exam. Prerequisite: ENP 61 Taught by Professor Kreifeldt every Fall semester. Additional Engineering Requirements In addition to the 15 core courses required by both schools, Engineering students are required to take eight (8) courses from the following discilplines: ú 1 course in advanced Probability & Statistics (above PSY 31) ú 2 courses in Biology, Anatomy, or Physiology ú 2 courses in Environmental Science ú 1 course in Chemistry or Physics other than Physics 11 ú ES 5 - Statics Becuase of the structure of the Engineering Psychology major, students are able to select from numerous courses in biomedical/biological sciences, environmental health and workplace safety, or product design. This is a list of courses which have, in the past, fulfilled the Probability and Statistics, Biology/Anatomy/Physiology, and Environmental Science requirements for Engineering Majors. Of course, all classes take for these requirements must be approved by Professor Kreifeldt. Probability & Statistics An advanced study of statistics aids in understanding experimental data and figures. ú CE 102 - Probability & Statistics in Engineering ú CE 103 - Modeling of Environmental Systems ú CE 159 - Introduction to Biostatistics ú MTH 161 - Probability and Statistics ú MTH 162 - Advanced Probability and Statistics ú PSY 107 - Advanced Statistics I ú PSY 108 - Advanced Statistics II Biology/Anatomy/Physiology Courses which are directly related to the human body. ú BIO 3 - May be taken instead of Bio 13, however it is not recommended if the student is planning to take any upper-level Bio courses. ú BIO 13 - Cells and Organisms ú BIO 14 - Organisms and Populations ú OTS 101 - Physiology and Kinesiology ú OTS 102 - Gross Anatomy ú PE 136 - Prevention of Sports Injury Environmental Sciences Courses which pertain to such areas as Work Environments, Epidemiology, Occupational Safety, and Public Health. ú CE 137 - Public Health ú CE 154 - Principles of Epidemiology ú CE 158 - Occupational and Environmental Health ú CE 164 - Epidemiological Methods ú CE 168 - Exposure Assessment ú CE 171 - Hazardous Materials ú CE 173 - Health Effects and Risk Assessment ú CE 175 - Hazardous Materials Safety Requirements for B.S. in Engineering Psychology from the College of Engineering Listed below are the courses distribution requirements which must be fulfilled to graduate from the College of Engineering with a B.S. in Engineering Psychology I. Math Completed Math 11 Math 12 II. Engineering Courses ES 5 (Fall) EN 1 (Fall) EN 2 (Spring) 1 .5 Credit ENT: ________________________ 1 .5 Credit END: ________________________ ENP 61 (Spring) ENP 120 (Fall) (cross-listed as PSY 120) ENP 151 (Fall) or ENP 152 (Spring) ENP 161 (Spring) ENP 162 (Fall) III. Engineering Foundation Courses Physics 11 (Fall) Physics 12 (Spring) or Chemistry 1 Biology, Anatomy, or Physiology course: ___________________ Biology, Anatomy, or Physiology course: ___________________ Advanced Statistics course: ___________________ Environmental Science course: ___________________ Environmental Science course: ___________________ Engineering Elective: ___________________ IV. Humanities PSY 1 PSY 17 PSY 31 PSY 32 PSY 53 (Fall) PSY 130 (Spring) English 1 V. Electives (11) ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Possible Schedule from the College of Engineering 36 Credits Semester Year Fall Spring Freshman EN 1 and ENT/END EN 2 and ENT/END Math 11 Math 12 Physics 11 Physics 12/Chem 1 English 1 PSY 1 Elective Elective Sophomore ES 5 ENP 61 PSY 53 PSY 32 PSY 31 Bio/Anat/Phys Environmental Engineering Science Elective Bio/Anat/Phys Elective Junior ENP 151 or ENP 152 ENP 161 ENP 162 PSY 130 Elective Environmental Science Elective Elective Elective Elective Senior ENP 120 Elective PSY 17 Elective Probability/Statist Elective ics Elective Elective Note: This schedule is only a sample one. There are many possible permutations of a student's schedule. Requirements for B.S. in Engineering Psychology from the College of Liberal Arts Listed below are the courses distribution requirements which must be fulfilled to graduate from the College of Liberal Arts with a B.S. in Engineering Psychology I. Foundation Completed English 1 English 2 Language/Culture: ________________________ Language/Culture: ________________________ Language/Culture: ________________________ Language/Culture: ________________________ Language/Culture: ________________________ Language/Culture: ________________________ II. Distribution Humanities: ________________________ Humanities: ________________________ Arts: ________________________ Arts: ________________________ PSY 17 PSY 53 (Fall) Math 11 Math 12 III. Concentration ES 15 (Fall) ES 16 (Spring) ENP 61 (Spring) ENP 120 (Fall) (cross-listed as PSY 120) ENP 151 (Fall even years) or ENP 152 (Spring odd years) ENP 161 (Spring) ENP 162 (Fall) PSY 1 PSY 31 PSY 32 PSY 130 (Spring) PSY Elective: ___________________ V. Electives (6) ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Possible Schedule from the College of Liberal Arts 34 Credits Semester Year Fall Spring Freshman PSY 1 Math 12 Math 11 PSY 21 Language/Culture Language/Culture English 1 Arts Elective English 2 Sophomore PSY 32 ENP 61 PSY 53 Language/Culture Language/Culture Humanities EN 1 EN 2 Junior ENP 151 or ENP 152 PSY 17 ENP 162 PSY 130 Humanities Language/Culture Language/Culture ENP 161 Senior ENP 120 Elective PSY Elective Elective Arts Elective Elective Elective Note: This schedule is only a sample one. There are many possible permutations of a student's schedule. Internship Information Engineering Psychology majors are well-advised to seek an internship during their academic careers. An internship is a valuable learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge obtained through course work to practical situations in a work environment. Internships enhance a student's marketability and provide one with an idea of the type of work that is actually done in the field. These experiences can also help students with their subsequent course work. Although many companies do not have formal programs, students are encouraged to contact companies and ask for an internship, part-time job, or co-op position. A good source to consult is the National Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Directory (Available in Tisch Library) in order to find the names of Human Factors professionals at companies throughout the United States. Also, some companies request applicants. Available positions at companies are posted on the Human Factors and Ergonomics bulletin board located on the second floor of Anderson Hall, in the hallway across from the Mechanical Engineering office, as well as listed on the Tufts HFES Web pages, which are currently located at http://www.tufts.edu/as/stu-org/hfes Any student may receive credit for an internship from a particular department or from the All College. Internships may be done part-time or full-time during the summer or during the school year. Many internships offer compensation. Students may acquire internships as early in their programs as they feel appropriate. Some students have been able to do more than one internship. However, at most, two internships can be counted for course credit and each internship fulfills one course credit. A sponsoring professor must be found who will guide the student in writing a paper based on the internship experience, which will be graded so that credit may be given in the appropriate department. In the Mechanical Engineering Department, this is called a Special Topics paper. Some companies that Tufts students have worked as interns for are: American Institutes for Research (AIR) Arthur D. Little AT&T New Media Services Bellcore Black & Decker Bolt, Beranek, and Newman (BBN) Chubb & Son Insurance Digital Equipment Corporation Dun & Bradstreet Software Fidelity Investments Genrad GTE Hewlett Packard Honeywell Inc. IDEO Product Development Liberty Mutual Mauro Associates MITRE Corporation Proctor and Gamble Raytheon Stone & Webster TASC U.S. Army Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S. Department of Transportation) Ziff Davis Interactive Some student reviews of internships at these companies are also posted on the Human Factors and Ergonomics bulletin board located on the second floor of Anderson Hall, in the hallway across from the Mechanical Engineering office. Please contact Professor Kreifeldt or Professor Soraci for further information regarding internships. Studying Abroad Many Tufts students choose to study abroad during their junior year. Since our Engineering Psychology program is so unique, many of our requirements cannot be fulfilled at an institution other than Tufts. Therefore, students interested in this option should begin to make plans well in advance of their junior year. In most foreign countries, Human Factors or Engineering Psychology is known as Ergonomics. There are subtle differences between the areas of Human Factors being studied in the United States and those being studied abroad. These differences may interest students who opt to study abroad, for they will have the opportunity to learn Human Factors from a new perspective. Also, most foreign institutions offer complete programs of study as opposed to a collection of separate courses. Since (to the best of our knowledge) none of the Tufts programs abroad offer Ergonomics, students wishing to study Ergonomics at a foreign institution are advised to take a leave of absence and to apply directly to the foreign school they which to attend. In order to find out which foreign institutions offer a program of study in Ergonomics, one should contact the embassy for that country. Some of the countries that have programs of study in Ergonomics are Loughborough in England, Switzerland, Technion in Israel, and Australia, for example. Once a student has chosen a foreign university to apply to, he or she should obtain a description of this school's Ergonomics program. All credit to be transferred must be given approval before the student leaves Tufts. The course book from the foreign university is be the only way that the Tufts professors to assess the appropriateness of the student's proposed plan of study. Any foreign courses that a student wants to count in substitution for the requirements of the Engineering Psychology program must be directly approved by the appropriate professor. Studying abroad is an excellent experience that can be replaced by no other. Although there are difficulties involved with planning a semester abroad, this should not discourage a student from choosing this option. After Graduation Job Opportunities There are many opportunities for Tufts graduates of the Engineering Psychology program. A good place to begin looking is the Human Factors and Ergonomics bulletin board located on the second floor of Anderson Hall, in the hallway across from the Mechanical Engineering office. Posted there are current job openings. Also Professor Soraci and Professor Kreifeldt may be aware of any job opportunities or contacts. The National Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Directory is a good way to find out which companies offer positions in Human Factors. There is a section listing all the names of Human factors employees in each company who are members of the National HFES, and the annual meeting is a good place to make contacts with Human Factors professionals. There is a job placement center at each meeting. Also, there is a Human Factors placement service located in Virginia. The National Society runs a Job Placement Service, administered by Tille Vaughn, who can be reached at 70732.2420@compuserve.com or 219-245-6513. The student fee to join the service is $15. Pursuing Graduate Study The National HFES publishes their list of graduate programs in Human Factors throughout the United States. Call or write to the National Chapter to obtain a copy. Students wishing to study toward a Masters Degree in Human Factors following graduation from Tufts should make sure that the program they enroll in goes beyond the course work already completed at Tufts. Since our undergraduate major is very, some Masters and Ph.D. curricula are not appropriate for graduates from our program. Engineering Psychology can also serve as preparation for Law, Business, Architecture, or Medical shools. If you have any further questions about the major, please contact Professor Kreifeldt (617 627-5000 x2209) of the Mechanical Engineering Department or Professor Soraci (617 627-5000 x5903) in the Psychology Department. Both professors can also give you contact information for Tufts Student Chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society. Human Factors Applications in the "Real World" Main Concerns * Ease of Use * Safety * Optimization * Testing and Evaluation Applications of Human Factors Engineering * Computer Systems o Hardware o Software o Video text Display o Systems Development o Networks o Feedback * Military and Transportation o Aircraft o Spacecraft o Ships o Trains o Buses o Automobiles o Displays and Controls o Protective Equipment * Product Design o Consumer Items o Medical Equipment * Communications Systems o Telephone o Information Systems * Workplace Design o Offices o Factories Research Areas * Biomechanics * Anthropometrics * Cognitive Processes Requirements for the Master of Science in Human Factors or Experimental Psychology Requirements for Applicants to the Programs The general requirements for the MS in Human Factors adhere to the requirements of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. This consists of 10 courses of which the thesis will comprise two courses and eight courses of level 100 or higher. It is additionally expected that the applicant will have completed a BS degree in either a psychology field, such as cognition or experimental or an engineering field such as engineering human factors, mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, chemical or other traditional engineering discipline or in a strong science discipline with substantial engineering content. It is not necessary but is helpful if the applicant has completed basic course work particular to the field of Human Factors such as statistics/probabilities and in basic human factors engineering and design principles. MS in Human Factors In order to be considered for the MS program in Human Factors, the applicant will be expected to have completed mathematics through differential equations, engineering physics, and have preparation in basic engineering principles. This will be judged based on transcripts and, if necessary, on the results of the G.R.E. exams. Students are not required to complete the G.R.E. examinations but may be requested to do so as a requirement for entry into the program. Facility in the use of computers is also strongly recommended. Applicants who are judged to lack suitable preparation may be able to remedy this through courses taken concurrently with or prior to entering their specified program courses. There is no prespecified set of courses for the program. This will be determined based on the candidate's background preparation and specific field of interest. However, the M.S. program in Human factors will generally consist of eight (8) courses and a two course credit thesis constituting a program of studies for general education in Human Factors. The program of studies will be determined by the applicant in consultation with the applicant's thesis advisor. One year's tuition is required for M.S. graduate study although the student may take five (5) years to complete the program or longer under special circumstances. MS in Experimental Psychology A master of science degree may be earned by satisfactory completion of seven (7) courses and writing a thesis. Every candidate must take Psychology 107 and 108 (statistics), as well as two of the designated core courses (Psychology 231 - 234). Additional courses at either the 100 or 200 level from within the department and approved courses in other departments may be taken to complete the course work. No more than two graduate-level courses, which have not been used to count toward another graduate degree, may be transferred from another institution toward the Tufts program. The master's thesis must be an empirical research in psychology, which will be presented in written form and on which the candidate must take a comprehensive oral examination. A student who is able to devote full time to the graduate program may register for four courses a term and earn the master's degree in one year. Students holding Tufts' teaching and research assistantships are advised to register for five courses per year and should plan to spend more then one year in completing the degree. Only under exceptional circumstances should it require more than two years for completion. The department does not encourage part- time participation in the program. Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Human Factors or Experimental Psychology Requirements for Applicants to the Programs The general requirements for the Ph.D. in Human Factors adhere to the requirements of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. It is additionally expected that the applicant will have completed an M.S. degree in either a psychology field, such as cognition or experimental, or an engineering field such as human factors, mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, chemical or other traditional engineering discipline or in a strong science discipline with substantial engineering content. It is also expected that the applicant will have completed basic course work particular to the field of Human Factors which will include preparation in statistics/probabilities and in basic human factors engineering and design principles. In order to be considered for the Ph.D. program in Human Factors, the applicant will be expected to have completed mathematics through differential equations, engineering physics, and have preparation in basic engineering principles. This will be judged based on transcripts and, if necessary, on the results of the G.R.E. exams. Students are not required to complete the G.R.E. examinations but may be requested to do so as a requirement for entry into the program. Facility in the use of computers is also strongly recommended. Applicants who are judged to lack suitable preparation may be able to remedy this through courses taken concurrently with or prior to entering their specified program courses. Program of Study for the Ph.D. in Human Factors There is no prespecified set of courses for the program. However, the Ph.D. program in Human Factors will generally consist of a dissertation and course work constituting a program of studies to provide support for the dissertation topic and for general advanced education in Human Factors. The program of studies will be determined by the applicant in consultation with the applicant's dissertation advisor. All Human Factors Ph.D. candidates will be given qualifying written and/or oral presentations prior to beginning their dissertation work in order to determine the adequacy of their preparation for pursuing advanced studies in Human Factors engineering. The MS thesis and/or other scholarly work published or unpublished may be submitted for consideration of qualification. Program of Study for the Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology Eleven (11) additional courses are required beyond the seven (7) required for the master's degree. The Ph.D. program in Experimental Psychology will also consist of a dissertation. All Experimental Psychology Ph.D. candidates will be given qualifying written and/or oral presentations prior to beginning their dissertation work in order to determine the adequacy of their preparation for pursuing advanced studies in Human Factors engineering. The master's thesis and/or other scholarly work published or unpublished may be submitted for consideration of qualification. Contacts In addition to creating this information booklet, the Society also maintains a web page at here at Tufts. The URL is http://www.tufts.edu/as/stu-org/hfes, although this may change in the immediate future. Featured on the web page are a schedule of our events, an online copy of this document, a job and internship bank, and a Human Factors Hotlist. Please feel free to look there for more information. If you have any questions, here is a short list of people who can answer any questions you have about the Tufts HFES or Engineering Psychology. Dr. John Kreifeldt Advisor, Tufts Engineering Psychology Program Department of Mechanical Engineering Tufts University Medford, MA 02155 (617) 627-5000 x2209 jkreifel@pearl.tufts.edu Dr. Sal Soraci Advisor, Tufts Engineering Psychology Program Department of Psychology Tufts University Medford, MA 02155 (617) 627-5000 x5903 ssoraci@pearl.tufts.edu Todd Chapin President 1996 - 1997 Tufts Human Factors Society Mechanical Engineering Tufts University Medford, MA 02155 tchapin@emerald.tufts.edu If you are interested in keeping up to date on the activities of the chapter, we recommend checking the web page, at the address listed above. The Tufts HFES also maintains a mailing list. To subscribe, please send email to "listproc@emerald.tufts.edu" with only the line: subscribe tufts-hfes in your email message. To unsubscribe, please see the directions on the web page.