ISE 541 - Human Factors

(4 credits)

Physical capabilities of the human body which impact work design and productivity; functional capabilities of the human body such as joint stresses and fatigue analysis. Biomechanical principles applied to the design and analysis of work; posture analysis, lifting aids, and risk assessment. Work related infractions such as repetitive and non-repetitive work related injury. Sensory and cognitive limitations of the human body in the work environment. Offered winter.