Allen Chen

I'm a graduate student in the Human Factors program at CSULB. I received my BA in Psychology with a minor in applied statistics at Humboldt State University. At Mt. San Antonio College, I received associate degrees in Psychology and Commercial Flight. My goal is to work in the aerospace industry. In my spare time, I enjoy camping, fishing, climbing, and watching basketball.

Relevant Coursework:

• PSY 518 - Computer Application in Psychology
  Foundations of computer technology and its application to psychology. Emphasis on real-time control by digital computers in psychological research and applications.
• PSY 527 - Human Factors
  Systematic application of psychological principles to the design of person-machine systems. Emphasis in the laboratory on the development of skills required of human factors psychologists. These skills will include systems analysis, cognitive task analysis, rapid prototyping and usability testing.
• PSY 512 - Multivariate Statistical Analysis
  Covers logic, application, and limitations of multivariate (multiple independent and dependent variables) statistics. Topics may include multivariate analysis of variance, single and multiple correlation/regression, logistic regression, factor analysis, and path analysis.
• STAT 410 - Modern Statistical Modeling
  Contemporary methods in statistics that provide tools for analyzing complex datasets: generalized linear modeling, model selection strategies, Bayesian statistical analysis and inference, mixedeffects modeling, and ARIMA time series analysis.
• PSYC 478 - Analysis of Variance
  Topics include between and within subjects ANOVA, mixed model ANOVA, and test assumptions.
• PSYC 488 - Regression/Multivariate Topics
  Topics include multiple regression, moderated regression, logistic regression, time-series, and factor analysis.
• STAT 404 - Multivariate Statistics
  Explore and model multivariate systems. Matrix algebra, correlation matrices, principal components, common factors, canonical correlation. Use and interpret computer-assisted analysis.
• PSYC 324 - Cognitive Psychology
  Acquisition, organization, use of knowledge. Attention, memory, problem solving, decision making, language, consciousness.
• PSYC 323 - Sensation and Perception
  Role of senses in acquiring information. Integrating sensory processes to form perceptual representations of the environment.
• PSYC 1B - Biological Psychology
  Biological mechanisms of behavior. Includes evolution and genetics with emphasis on neuronal and synaptic transmission. Develops a conceptual framework and awareness of the scientific method. Stresses specific methods of investigation for the discipline.
• PSYC 3 - Research Methods
  Research methods in psychology. Includes systematic observation, research design, survey development, execution and analysis of experimental and other research methods, and American Psychological Association (APA) publication style writing.
• AERO 27 - Aviation Safety and Human Factors
  Evaluation and analysis of factors leading to aircraft accidents as it relates to the environment of the pilot and air traffic controller.
• AERO 28 - Aircraft and Engines
  Aircraft design, subsystems, repair and maintenance. Principles of internal combustion engines, fuel system, engine construction and design, lubrication and cooling methods, ignition system, basic troubleshooting. Turbine engine basic design and operational characteristics.
• AERO 23 - Primary Pilot Ground School
  Aerodynamics, aircraft performance, Federal Aviation Regulations, aviation weather factors, and cross-country navigation procedures; provides introductory material on radio navigation, aeromedical factors, and radio communications procedures. Meets the preparation requirements for the FAA Private Pilot knowledge examination and FAA Air Traffic Control Basics.
• AERO 30 - Instrument Ground School
  Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Air Traffic Control communications and procedures, air navigation radio aids, instrument landing systems, flight instruments, aircraft performance, aeronautical publications, instrument approach procedures, IFR cross-country navigation, and instrument weather. Meets the preparation requirements for the FAA Instrument Pilot computerized knowledge exam.
• AERO 25 - Commerical Pilot Ground School
  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot certification requirements, including aerodynamics, commercial pilot maneuvers, complex aircraft operations, multi-engine aircraft operations, aircraft weight and balance, aircraft performance charts, and radio navigation using advanced instrumentation. Prepares students for completion of the FAA Commercial Pilot Computerized Knowledge Examination.