Human Factors Engineering
This course focuses on the application of knowledge about human capabilities and limitations to the design of workplaces, work methods and jobs for optimal safety, efficiency, productivity and comfort. Topics include systems design and task analysis, muscle use and anthropometry, workspace design, activity-related sot Tissue disorders, back injuries, shit work, organizational and psychosocial aspects of work, skilled work and mental activity and regulations in ergonomics. Objectives include how to increase awareness of the need for and role of ergonomics in occupational health, to obtain basic knowledge in the application of ergonomic principles to design of industrial workplaces and the prevention of occupational injuries to understand the breadth and scope of occupational ergonomics.
Use creative, innovative and flexible thinking and acquire entrepreneurial and leadership skills to anticipate and respond to new situations. Acquire and apply new knowledge, and practice self, lifelong and other learning strategies
Introduction to Human Factors
Anthropometry and workstation design
Biomechanics and musculoskeletal systems
Biomechanics and musculoskeletal systems
Cognitive Ergonomics
Work psychology
Visual system & Auditory system
Emotional engagement and ergonomics
Applied ergonomics and health
Applied Ergonomics Topics Service and Manufacturing Industries, agriculture, construction
Human Error