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ISE 210 -Human Factors and Ergonomics-Home
Objectives
This course will introduce the student to the field of Human Factors Engineering
and the science of Ergonomics (HF/E). The student will become familiar
with the scope of HF/E and its applications. In particular, the student
will learn to evaluate workplace and living situations from the perspective
of HF/E, and determine factors which could lead to reduced employee risk,
improved worker performance, improved reliability, reduced cost and/or
improved quality. Also, the course will seek to improve the written and
oral communication skills of each student. Beginning Fall 2002, this course
may not be used to satisfy the Graduate School technical writing requirement,
which applies to all MS students. See your advisor.
Format
This is a graduate course, and students will be encouraged to contribute
from their own experience, as well as to focus on specific topics of interest
to them. Each class session will be comprised of a lecture / discussion
and a small group evaluative / analysis project
Requirements
Each class will focus on a different topic within HF/E. To prepare for
class, each student will be expected to complete the assigned reading
assignment. Students are required discussion selected topics in class
and are expected to be prepared for class. Four workplace evaluation projects
will be assigned and will be submitted in written format. To complete
the projects, the student will conduct a comprehensive HF/E evaluation
of a real workplace, on or off campus
Classroom contact will occur in one 2.45 hours lecture/discussion each
week.
Students are expected to have read the assigned materials prior to class.
Important Dates |
13 Quizzes: each session except session 1 and 9 Final Exam- View University Schedule |
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