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IME 3420 - Ergonomics and Design
Catalog Description:
An introduction to ergonomics affording students the necessary knowledge essential for the psychological and anthropometrical development leading to good design. Emphasis is placed on health and safety. A design project is required.
Credits: 3 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)
Prerequisites by Topic:
- Basic knowledge of statistics; means, standard deviations, and percentiles.
- Basic knowledge of presentation software, worldwide web, and Email
Course Objectives, Performance Criteria, and Outcomes:
Course Objectives |
ABET-EAC Outcomes2 |
Performance Criteria Measured1 |
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|---|---|---|---|
Accurately recognize and evaluate hazards (ergonomic in nature) which are likely to cause occupational illnesses or injuries. |
e, j |
J1: Researches current topics in the industrial engineering discipline. |
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Design and redesign tasks, products, and/or workstations to fit intended users |
c, e, k, l |
L1: Applies product design processes. |
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Apply the knowledge, skills, and abilities obtained in IME 3420 into an industry based project |
a, d, e, g, i, k |
D1: Demonstrates follow-through on team commitments (peer reviews, meeting minutes) |
Performance Criteria1: IME performance criteria may be found at http://www.wmich.edu/ime/performance-criteria.html
ABET-EAC Outcomes2: Outcomes may be found at http://www.abet.org/
*results tracked in ABET course notebooks
Textbooks:
Kroemer, K.H.E., and Grandjean, E., (1999). Fitting the Task to the Human, 5th Ed., Taylor & Francis.
Recommended:
Freivalds, A., (2009). Neibel’s Methods, Standards and Work Design, 12th Ed.. McGraw Hill.
Course Coordinator:
Tycho Fredericks
Western Michigan University
E-223 Parkview Campus
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5336
Phone: 276-3360
Email: tycho.fredericks@wmich.edu
Revision Date: Summer 2011