ISE 5650
Transcript Abbreviation:
IntroPracExpErgRes
Course Description:
To provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in applied ergonomics research in a group setting. To provide graduate students the opportunity to engage with undergraduates in a mentoring and collaborative research setting.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
no
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
1.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Pre-req: STAT 3470 or equivalent
co- or pre-req: ISE 3600 or 3700 or permission of instructor
co- or pre-req: ISE 3600 or 3700 or permission of instructor
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand the origins and importance of human subjects protection in research and the importance of
responsible conduct of research.
responsible conduct of research.
Learn the value and how to perform a review of the literature
Learn about different types of research methods used in ergonomics/human factors research
Gain firsthand experience in study planning and design, data collection and analysis, for mixed methods
research.
research.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction – what is research? | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Human subjects protection training and Responsible conduct of research training | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| What do we already know? Literature search/literature review – methods and tools | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study planning and design – methods, sample size, participant inclusion/exclusion criteria, data processing, data analysis | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Learning through piloting | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IRB application preparation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Data collection and analysis | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manuscript preparation | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Research notebook | 10% |
| Literature review | 10% |
| Human subjects protection and Responsible Conduct of Research training | 10% |
| Contributions to study design discussion, pilot testing and results summary, data collection preparation, data collection, data processing and analysis, manuscript writing | 60% |
| Leadership and cooperation | 10% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| book chapter: Practical Research Planning and Design. Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ., Chapter 1 ‐ What is research; | Leey and Ormrod | |
| journal article: Responsible authorship and peer review. | JR Wilson | |
| various peer‐reviewed publications relevant to the specific research question being investigated in a given semester |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 5 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| 6 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
Advanced Writing
1.1 Investigate and integrate knowledge of the subject, context and audience with knowledge2.1 Use credible and relevant sources of information, evaluate assumptions, and consider alternative viewpoints or hypotheses to express ideas and develop arguments2.2 Reflect on how they adapt rhetorical and research strategies they have learned to contexts2.3 Develop scholarly, creative or professional products that are meaningful to them and their audience
Data Analysis - Quantitative
1.2A Apply methods needed to analyze and critically evaluate statistical arguments1.4A Evaluate the social and ethical implications of data collection and analysis, especially in relation to human subjects
Data Analysis - Qualitative
1.1B Explain the utility of different approaches to qualitative data analysis1.2B Apply key methods and tools in qualitative data analysis1.3B Interpret the results of qualitative data analysis to answer research questions1.4B Evaluate the social and ethical implications of data collection and analysis, especially in relation to human subjects
Attachments
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
This course was offered previously as a 5194; most recently in spring 2022.