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SESC9411 — Principles of Ergonomics
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| Off campus |
1 |
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| COURSE DETAILS |
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| Units of Credit : |
6 |
| Assumed Knowledge : |
ANAT6151 - Introductory Functional Anatomy
SESC6010 - Descriptive Statistics
SESC6110 - Physical Principles of Safety 1
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| Description : | This course will give an introduction to ergonomics, emphasising the principles of designing user-centred, human-machine-environment systems. Specific topics include definition of and justification for ergonomics, design and human error, human capabilities and limitations, introduction to anthropometry and the reduction of musculoskeletal loading of workers, displays & controls, design of human-machine-environment systems, job design and work organisation, design of workplaces, the physical environment and an introduction to product design. | | | | | Objectives : | To give an introduction to the principles of Ergonomics sufficient for students to be able to identify ergonomics problems and their nature as they relate to the human involved and to the system at large. Also to appreciate the human centred systems design approach of Ergonomics. | | | | | Reading : | Kroemer, KHE and Grandjean, E (1997). Fitting the Task to the Man, (5th Ed). (London, Taylor & Francis). | | | |
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| Details | Due Date | Weight | | Four assignments during the session | Course authority to advise | 50% | | Two one-hour examinations | Course authority to advise | 50% |
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| COURSE SCHEDULE |
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| Week 1 : | Introduction and Human-Machine-Environment Systems | | Week 2 : | Design and Human Error | | Week 3 : | Human Capabilities and Limitations - Physiological | | Week 4 : | Human Capabilities and Limitations - Psychological | | Week 5 : | Anthropometry (1) | | Week 6 : | Musculoskeletal Disorders (I) - Back Injruy and Manual Handling | | Week 7 : | Musculoskeletal Disorders (II) - Others | | Week 8 : | Controls and Displays | | Week 9 : | Introduction to Product Design and Human-Computer interaction | | Week 10 : | Anthropometry (2) and Design of the Workplace | | Week 11 : | Work Physiology | | Week 12 : | The Physical Environment-Climate/Noise/Lighting | | Week 13 : | Job Design and Work Organisation |
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