EHS 4450 - Introduction to Ergonomics

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Ergonomics and related change management concepts; anthropometry, biomechanics, metabolic energy expenditure, capabilities and limitations of workers; design and analysis of the workplace, hand tools, controls and products; application of the NIOSH lifting guidelines and other standards.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 3380 (C+) and BIO 1002 (C) or BIO 1200 (C) or WHP 4000 (C) and WHP 4030 (C) or BIO 2100 (C) and BIO 2600 (C)