ISE 3600
Transcript Abbreviation:
Workplace Ergo
Course Description:
Explores physiological and biomechanical principles used to analyze and design work systems (tasks, tools, equipment) so people can perform their jobs more effectively and safely.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
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)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2040 and Stat 3470, and enrollment in ISE or Engineering Physics major; CPHR 3.0 or above for students not enrolled in ISE or Engineering Physics major. Prereq or concur: ISE 2400 and MechEng 2040 for students enrolled in ISE major.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Provide an introduction to the multidisciplinary field of occupational ergonomics, including human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, properties of biological materials, and human physical capacities and limitations
Learn how to apply a structured, analytical approach to assess and improve jobs or elements of jobs for those who perform them
Identify jobs or tasks that are likely to pose an elevated risk to workers for development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)
Suggest improvements to existing jobs, workstations, tools, etc, by controlling, reducing, or eliminating WMSD risk factors
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to ergonomics, work physiology, and biomechanics, and work design. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Epidemiology, occupational injury statistics (recordkeeping, sources, interpretation). | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| The Ergonomic Process; Task and posture analysis. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Anthropometry | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Anatomy basics | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Muscle and work physiology | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Occupational biomechanics | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and the concept of cumulative trauma. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Seated and standing work | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Manual materials handling and basic Evaluation Tools | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Arm and hand-intensive work | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Work evaluation tools | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Intervention process; Ergonomics programs | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Quizzes and exams | 50% |
| Team assignments | 25% |
| Individual assignments | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Ergonomics | Bridger | |
| Readings from peer reviewed journals and texts | Various |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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