Courses of Study 2017-2018 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Courses of Study 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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DEA 4700 - Applied Ergonomic Methods


     
Spring. 3 credits. Student option grading.

Prerequisite: DEA 3510 . Co-meets with DEA 6700 .

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Covers physical and cognitive ergonomic methods and techniques and their application to the design of products and modern work environments. Emphasizes understanding key concepts. Covers conceptual frameworks for ergonomic analysis, systems methods and processes, a repertoire of ergonomics methods, and techniques for the analysis of products, work activities and work systems.

Outcome 1: Explore a wide variety of conceptual and methodological issues in cognitive ergonomics and physical ergonomics, contextual models of ergonomics and their impact on the choice of analytical methods.

Outcome 2: Conduct an ergonomic analysis for both physical and cognitive ergonomics topics.

Outcome 3: Develop and frame ergonomic recommendations for workplace ergonomic problems.



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