Methods engineering and measurement of human work systems. Techniques for operation analysis, work measurement, and work sampling. Predetermined basic motion-time systems and standard data development are introduced. NOT FOR ENGINEERING CREDIT.

Credits: 3 hours

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 to 0)

1. Principles of objective presentation of factual material, logical organization, summarization, ethical practices, information gathering techniques, oral communications, and listening through practical applications. (IME 1020)
2. Basic knowledge of spreadsheets, drafting software, presentation software, World Wide Web, and e-mail.
3. Basic knowledge of statistics; mean standard deviation, percentiles.

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

1. Analyze and evaluate the productivity of people and machines in manual and semi-automated environment. (a,b,e,f,j,k)
2. Design and redesign tasks and workstations to fit employees. (a,c,e,f,k)
3. Adequately apply standard work measurement techniques to various work environments. (a,b,e,f,j,k)

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

Tycho Fredericks, Ph.D., CPE