This unit provides a foundation for understanding the key concepts and principles related to ergonomics. The aim of ergonomics in industry is to increase productivity, and decrease accidents and illnesses by obtaining a good fit between the employer and the job. Examines relationships between employer, work equipment and work environment. Topics include cognitive ergonomics, anatomy and physiology, workplace design, manual handling and anthropometry, thermal comfort, and vibration and ergonomic-related disorders. Case studies are also used to test students' current knowledge and understanding of the way complex systems are designed and used. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: <br/> 1644 (v.7)<br/> Human Biology 134<br/> <br/> or any previous version<br/> <br/> <br/><br/> <br/> OR<br/><br/> <br/> <br/> 313399 (v.3)<br/> Integrated Systems Anatomy and Physiology 100<br/> <br/> or any previous version<br/> <br/> <br/><b
