SJSU Annual Program Assessment Form Academic Year

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1 SJSU Annual Program Assessment Form Academic Year Department: Industrial & Systems Engineering Program: Human Factors/Ergonomics College: Engineering Program Website: Link to Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) on program website: Program Accreditation (if any): Jan : obtained 6 year accreditation from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), one of 17 programs to achieve this distinction, one of only 2 in California. HFES is the only organization in the US that accredits graduate programs in Human Factors and Ergonomics. See: for an overview of the HFES accreditation program and a list of the 17 accredited university programs. Contact Person and Louis E. Freund, Ph.D. louis.freund@sjsu.edu Date of Report: June 1, Part A The student outcomes of the master s degree in HFE are: 1. Student will be able to apply knowledge of the sciences of human factors and workplace ergonomics. 2. Student will be able to design and conduct experiments, as well as be able to analyze and interpret data. 3. Student will be able to design a system, component, or process to meet accepted human factors and workplace ergonomics standards within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. 4. Student will have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. 5. Student will have an ability to identify, formulate and solve human factors and workplace ergonomics problems. 6. Student will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. 7. Student will be able to communicate effectively. 8. Student will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of human factors and workplace ergonomics solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. 9. Student will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning. 10. Student will have the knowledge of contemporary issues. 11. Student will be able to use the techniques, skills, and modern human factors and workplace ergonomics tools necessary for professional practice.

2 Specialized Knowledge Broad Integrative Knowledge Intellectual Skills Applied Knowledge Social & Global Responsibilities 1. Map of PLOs to University Learning Goals (ULGs) <Please indicate how your PLOs map to the University Learning Goals. Describe the collaborative process used to create or interpret the map.> PLO/ ULG 1. Have an ability to apply knowledge of the sciences of human factors and workplace ergonomics. 2. Have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. 3. Have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet accepted human factors and workplace ergonomics standards within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. 4. Have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. 5. Have an ability to identify, formulate and solve human factors and workplace ergonomics problems. 6. Have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. 7. Have an ability to communicate effectively. 8. Have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of human factors and workplace ergonomics solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. 9. Have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning. 10. Have the knowledge of contemporary issues. 11. Have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern human factors and workplace ergonomics tools necessary for professional practice.

3 2. Alignment Matrix of PLOs to Courses Matrix mapping of course topics to Program Learning Outcomes Table 3.2 ISE Program Outcome Mapping Matrix Outcome Mapping Matrix 2013/2014 Program Course Outcomes Credits Required Core Courses ISE Other Required Core Course (choose 1) ISE 135 ISE STAT 245 Psychology Courses PSYC Kinesiology Courses KIN Capstone Project or Thesis (choose 1) PSYC 298 KIN ISE 299 PSYC 299 KIN 299 Elective Courses (choose 3) ISE ISE ISE ISE ISE DSID ISE Total 30 + Skill level 1 or 2 in Bloom s Taxonomy ++ Skill level 3 or 4 in Bloom s Taxonomy +++ Skill level 5 or 6 in Bloom s Taxonomy Skills relevant but not presently assessed The Outcome Mapping Matrix in Table 3.2 above indicates across the HF/E curriculum, each outcome is addressed many times at all levels of Bloom s Taxonomy.

4 Planning Assessment Schedule <Please indicate a reasonable, multi-year assessment plan that describes PLO assessment and improvement of achievement, as well as other assessment activities.> We plan to assess all the program learning outcomes every two years. The first time these outcomes was assessed was during the Spring semester. An initial fall assessment was planned for Fall. It will be implemented in Fall 16. Our assessment cycle for program learning outcomes is two-years long, with the first year consisting of collection and analysis of data and the second year of the cycle consisting of implementation of the recommendations based on the analysis results obtained from the previous year of the cycle. Performance measure: 80% of the students score 80% or above. Table 4.1 Program Learning Outcome Assessment Schedule MS-HFE Outcome Have an ability to apply knowledge of the sciences of human factors and workplace ergonomics. Have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. Have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet accepted human factors and workplace ergonomics standards within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. Have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. Have an ability to identify, formulate and solve human factors and workplace ergonomics problems. Have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. Performance Criteria Complete course projects Design and conduct culminating project experiment Course project Assume team member and team leader roles Culminating project Discuss ethical practice, understand human Course Fall Spring ISE 217 ISE 212 ISE 215 STAT 245 ISE 215 ISE 212 ISE 215 ISE 217 ISE 212

5 MS-HFE Outcome 7 Have an ability to communicate effectively Have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of human factors and workplace ergonomics solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. Have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning. Have the knowledge of contemporary issues. Have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern human factors and workplace ergonomics tools necessary for industrial and systems engineering practice. Performance Criteria subjects responsibilities Write acceptable project proposal Design a meaningful project proposal. Research proposal for culminating project includes recent references and concepts. Seminar participation Culminating project Course Fall Spring ISE 212 ISE 217 STAT Student Experience <Please indicate where your PLOs and the ULGs are communicated to students, e.g. websites, syllabi, promotional material, etc., and whether student feedback is considered in the creation of the PLOs.> The PLOs are posted on the HF/E prospective student introductory webpage. The link for this page is: The students feedback is considered in defining and improving program objectives via alumni survey. The program learning outcomes are then revised accordingly since they map to program objectives. Thus students feedback is considered indirectly. Part B 6. Assessment Data and Results (Please briefly describe the data collected for this report (e.g., student papers, posters, presentations, portfolios, assignments, exams). The instruments used to evaluate student achievement (e.g., rubrics or other criteria) and actual data (e.g., assignment description or instructions) should be attached as appendices.)

6 Each of the listed types of assignment products are integral with the courses in this program (e.g., student papers, posters, presentations, portfolios, assignments, exams). The instruments used to evaluate achievement are not attached. However, they are available on the course Canvas sites and can be produced for any future WASC review. 7. Analysis (Please discuss the findings and evaluate the achievement of PLOs and/or progress on recommended actions.) The faculty is satisfied that the program PLO s are being met. Many program outcomes are evidenced by the successful completion of the culminating project or thesis. The following table lists the 20 students who completed a culminating project in AY -. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the program, advisors for these students included Drs. Freund, Kumar, Nathan-Roberts and Andre (ISE), Dr. Wughalter (KIN), and Drs. Feria and Laraway (Psychology), and ISE adjunct professors: Mr. Rosenberg, Ms. Brown (SCVMC), Dr. Moallem. Number Last Name First Name Title Year 257 Zarate- Sanderlin Alessandra Effect of Instruction Format and Availability on Discharge Instruction Recall and Comprehension 256 Shokrpour Auriana Effects of Data Visualization on Perceived Trustworthiness of Online Content 255 Wu Gowa Data Wrangling: A Comparison of Software Tools 254 Vora Darshil 253 Visich Tim 252 Ceballos Guillermo 251 Wang Mike (Guan) 250 Mitchell Charles 249 Valladao Will Effect of Different Types of Search Relevancy on Performance, Accuracy and Satisfaction of Information Retrieval Nurse-Tablet and Standing Computer Workstation Interaction: Posture in the Context of a Healthcare Setting Investigating Webpage Switching Performance On Mobile Web Browsers The Relationships Among User Experience, Student Characteristics and Student Performance in Evaluating An Online Statistics Course Captology of Mobile Fitness Applications, and Its Application on Run Performance Measuring the Effect of Metaphorical Fuel Efficiency Gauges in Automotive Dashboard Displays

7 248 Gama Obeth Snacks Behind The Wheel: Simulated Driving Performance of Eating and Drinking While Driving 247 Arora Shobana Subramanian A Custom E-Reader App for the Brain-Muscle-Computer- Interface: Conceptual Design Design of Graphical User Interfaces for Brain-Computer Systems: A Review of Literature 245 Verma Neha Evaluation of Google Glass's Navigation Feature for Pedestrians 244 Fraser Mary L Ethical Decision Making of User Experience Professionals 243 Tobias Crystal 242 Mendez Douglas C 241 Volz Jacob Older Users and In-Vehicle Infotainment Navigation Map Use User Impact of Simple Feedback on Touch-Screen Based Devices Gamification of an Introductory Online Statistics Course Using Gambling Mechanics 240 Sivakumar Aishwarya Evaluation and Redesign of Lam Spectra Analyzer 239 Orth Daniel 238 Galeon Margaret Determination of A Mouse Device That Enables Best Performance by the Non-Dominant Hand Redesigning Hand Hygiene Interactions: A Human Factors Approach to Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance in the Medical Surgery Unit

8 8. Proposed changes and goals (if any) (Given your findings, please list the proposed changes and goals for the next academic year and beyond that is, how will you close the loop?) Part C (This table should be reviewed and updated each year, ultimately providing a cycle-long record of your efforts to improve student outcome as a result of your assessment efforts. Each row should represent a single proposed change or goal. Each proposed change should be reviewed and updated yearly so as to create a record of your department s efforts. Please add rows to the table as needed.) Proposed Changes and Goals Status Update Two new concentrations to be proposed Proposal submitted in Spring 15, then withdrawn for AY due to changes in program needs. added in Spring 16 to provide Scheduled to be taught in Fall 16. additional elective content in user based design and U. Conduct Alumni Survey Spring 17 New Human Factors Lab State of the art lab was designed and implemented in AY Room Engineering 494. Dr. Nathan-Roberts is the lab Director.