The purpose of this design course is to use in a laboratory setting introductory principles of work analysis, design and measurement. Major topics include human factors, work design principles, work environment, economic justification, work measurement and the design process. NOT FOR ENGINEERING CREDIT.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Corequisite: IME 3050.

Credits: 1 hour

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (0 to 3)

• 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.

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

1. 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.

The students should have the ability to:

Objective 1

1. Accurately define a problem and its corresponding constraints. (1)
2. Function as a productive and effective member of a team. (1)
3. Document work in a scholarly manner. (1)
4. Document reasonable recommendations accompanied by justification acceptable within the profession. (1)
5. Present information and ideas in a professional manner. (1)

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

Tycho Fredericks, Ph.D., CPE