ISE 5640
Transcript Abbreviation:
Design of Work Env
Course Description:
Introduction to workplace hazards and controls for engineers and others who design workplaces, equipment, tools, and processes.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
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:
3.00
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: Enrolled in a major in the College of Engineering, or Construction Systems Management; or Grad standing.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 664 or 665, or to pre-majors.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Ability to recognize, evaluate and offer suggestions for controlling adverse (hazardous) workplace conditions
Distinguish between engineering and administrative control solutions for reducing exposure to workplace hazards
Follow a structured approach for evaluating occupational hazards and suggesting modifications to improve worker health and safety
Learn about current approaches to hazard recognition and analysis and accident/incident investigation
Learn about current thinking concerning the role of human error in accidents
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illumination and vision | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Noise and hearing | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Climate | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Industrial toxicology | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Solvents and particulates; respiratory protection | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Electrical safety, machine guarding, and vibration analysis. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Hazard analysis | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fire and radiation safety | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Theories of accident; incident investigation; human error | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Construction safety | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Safety research | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Intervention priorities and methods | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Exams | 50% |
| Individual assignments | 50% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Safety & Health for Engineers, 2nd ed. | Brauer | |
| Selected readings: journal articles and book excerpts |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
ISE_5640_basic.pdf
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