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IME 3050 - Work Analysis


Catalog Description:

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)


Prerequisites by Topic:

  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.

Course Objectives:

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)

Textbooks:

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


Course Coordinator:

Tycho Fredericks, Ph.D., CPE

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Western Michigan University
E-223 Parkview Campus
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5336
Phone: (269) 276-3360
Email: tycho.fredericks@wmich.edu

Revision Date: Fall 2007

 

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