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IME 3150: Work Analysis and Design Lab

Catalog Data:

The purpose of this design course is to use the knowledge, skills, and abilities learned in IME 3050 and apply them to an industry-based project. Major elements included in the project include: human factors, work design principles, work environment, economic justification, work measurement, and the design process. NOT FOR ENGINEERING CREDIT.

Prerequisite:

IME 3050 or taken concurrently

Suggested Textbook:

Niebel, Benjamin, and Freivalds, Andris (2003). Methods, Standards, and Work Design. McGraw Hill, Eleventh Edition.

Prerequisite by Topic:

Students are expected to have the following abilities:

Basic knowledge of methods engineering, measurement of human work systems, techniques for operational analysis, work measurement, and work sampling. Working knowledge of basic predetermined motion-time systems and standard data development are expected.
Effectively communicate (written and oral).
Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, world wide web, and e-mail.

Objectives:

In accordance with the above stated course description, at the conclusion of the semester the students should have the ability to:

Apply the knowledge skills and abilities learned in Work Design (IME 305) and apply them to an industrial base problem. (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,j,k)

More specifically the objective of this project is to select a process and/or workstation, evaluate it, document problems, and make appropriate recommendations. The culmination of this project will be a double spaced typed report (25 pages) and a Power Point presentation.

Course Coordinator:

Dr. T.K. Fredericks,
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
E-223 Parkview Campus
Phone: (269) 276-3360
FAX: (269) 276-3353
Email: tycho.fredericks@wmich.edu

Revision Date: Fall 2007

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Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5336 USA
(269) 276-3350 | (269) 276-3353 Fax