PY 324 - Work Design

Institution:

University of Alabama in Huntsville

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Description:

Introduces the portion of the design process that uses basic principles of methods analysis and ergonomics to fit a task and workstation to the human operator. Methods analysis topics include: work measurement, work measurement tools, work sampling, job analysis, job evaluation, and the development and use of flow and activity charts for methods improvement. Ergonomics topics include anthropometric data, workplace design, design of the physical environment, work organization, and display and control design. Includes laboratory exercises that focus on the implementation of lean principles. Prerequisite: PY 300. (Same as ISE 324.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uah.edu

Phone Number:

(256) 824-6120

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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