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IE 225/L

Fundamentals of Human Factors Engineering

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Information	ABET Unit Classification  (4 Quarter Units)
Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	Math:
Course Number: IE225/L	Basic Science:
Course Title: Fundamentals of Human Factors Engineering	Engineering Topics:  4
Revision Date: 04/1/04	Contains significant design content:              Yes
Revised by:   Kamran Abedini	Other:
Compliant: Catalog 2004/05	Curriculum Designation: Required

 I.            Catalog Description

IE225/L                 Fundamentals Of Human Factors Engineering

Study of Human Physiological, biomechanical, and psychological characteristics and how they influence engineering and design of equipment, machines, products, facilities, tools, and environments.

II.                Prerequisites and Co-requisites

 None

 

 III.            Textbook and/or other Required Material

Text:                       McCormick, J. & Sanders, M., Human Factors in Engineering and Design, 7^th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 1993

                                Abedini, K., Fundamentals of Industrial Ergonomics., Econoficient, 1996.               

References:                The Journals of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

 

IV.            Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is to present the fundamental concepts of contemporary human factors principles and theory.  The student is also expected to be able to apply these principles in the work place or other environment.  It is also expected that the student attain a grasp of the fundamental principles of experimental design, data gathering, and analysis.

     

 

V. Expanded Course Description

1.        Introduction to the concepts of Human Factors Engineering including the person-machine –environment interfaces

2.        Human Errors and Reliability

3.        Hearing and Signal Detection Theory

4.        The Human Visual System

5.        Experimental Designs and Procedures

6.        Psychomotor Skills

7.        Human Information Processing

8.        Speech Communication

9.        Controls and Tools

10.     Human Factors in Computer Programming

11.     Workplace Design and Anthropometry

12.     Environmental Stressors

13.     Biomechanics

14.     Legal Aspects of Ergonomics

 

VI. Class/Laboratory Schedule

Three 50-minutes lecture and problem solving sessions per week, and Three 50 minute laboratory work.

 

VII. Contribution of Course to Professional Component

Students will learn application of human factors engineering in a real world situation.  Through data collection, analysis and research.  They also become familiarized with OSHA regulations and ADA guidelines in industrial and office settings.  The information can also be used to study for taking the CPE (Certified Professional Ergonomist) examination.

 

VIII. Evaluation of Students

The instructor evaluates outcomes and grade using the following methods:

 

·         Homework assignment submittals               

·         Laboratory assignments               

·         Term project

·         Mid term exam and final exam               

 

 IX. Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes

 

Course Objective	Program Outcomes
	Introduction	Knowledge	Skill	Application/ Ability
Apply knowledge	X	X	X
Professional and ethics	X
Identify/solve problem	X	X	X
Communications	X	X	X	X
Teaming	X	X
Employability	X	X	X	X
Use skills/tools	X	X	X	X
DOE/Stat Interp	X	X
Lifelong learning	X
Contemp Issues	X	X	X
Design system	X	X
Business skills
Global view	X	X	X	X

 

Refer to the IME Department Rubric for Deployment and Assessment Outcomes