IMSE 4425 - Human Factors and Ergonomics

Institution:

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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Description:

The course integrates the elements of traditional methods of engineering and time-motion studies with ergonomics and human factors concepts. Methods improvement, work measurement, and work design, applied to manufacturing and service industries, so as to increase productivity and improve worker health and safety. The topics covered include: problem solving tools; operation analysis; time-motion analysis; work sampling; manual and cognitive work design; workplace, equipment, tool and work environment design; allowances; and lean manufacturing. Lectures and laboratory. (YR) 4.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Laboratory, Lecture Indust & Manufac Systems Engin Department Course Attributes: Upper Division

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umich.edu

Phone Number:

(734) 764-1817

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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