DEA 3510 - Ergonomics and Anthropometrics

Fall. 3 credits.

Recommended Prerequisite: DEA 1500. Co-meets with DEA 6510.

A. Hedge.

Implications of human physical and physiological characteristics and limitations on the design of settings, products, and tasks. An introduction to engineering anthropometry, biomechanics, control/display design, work physiology, and motor performance. Includes practical exercises and field project work. Visit: ergo.human.cornell.edu.

Outcome 1: Define key concepts and be familiar with terminology in human information processing, physiological and person-technology models for ergonomic design.

Outcome 2: Conduct and report on an ergonomic analysis of a product or system and undertake a comparative analysis.

Outcome 3: Apply critical skills and knowledge to improve the ergonomic design of a product or system and report on this.