IEGR 360 - Ergonomics and Workplace Design

3 Credits
5 lecture hours. 5 lab hours.

This introductory course mainly focuses on occupational aspects of ergonomics. Human motor capabilities and limitations are addressed in the context of work and workplace design. Topics of discussion include anthropometry, work physiology, biomechanics, psychophysics, work methods/standards, time and motion study, the analysis and design of work, tools/equipment, musculoskeletal disorders, and environmental stressors such as noise, vibration, illumination and heat stress.

Prerequisite(s) PHYS 205 and PHYS 205L and IEGR 251 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Co-Requisite(s) IEGR 360L
Offered (FALL)