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Ergonomics
Course: OSH218

First Term: 2014 Spring
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Analysis and evaluation of ergonomics risk factors for occupational tasks. Application of theories, methods, and techniques used in work design and systems. Methodological problems in human information processing, human control functions, human-machine interface, work design and process evaluation.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify pertinent ergonomics and human capability considerations for work design and tasks. (I)
2. Assess ergonomics analytical methods to solve occupational ergonomic and safety issues. (I, II)
3. Choose appropriate ergonomics and human factors data and information from available models. (I, II)
4. Analyze ergonomic risk factors and physiological needs/requirements of occupational tasks. (II, III)
5. Analyze symptoms, causes and potential solutions to ergonomics projects. (III)
6. Conduct a task analysis to develop definitions of human factors activities important to the project`s solution. (III)
7. Apply principles of ergonomics and human performance to work design and man-machine integration. (III)
8. Evaluate the results of a project solution and document results. (III)
9. Evaluate current workforce issues and apply to ergonomic task analysis and methods. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Ergonomics Models
   A. Anthropometrics
   B. Biomechanics
   C. Physiological
   D. Psychophysical
   E. Psychosocial
   F. Environmental
   G. Sources of Ergonomic Information
II. Human Factors Models
   A. Human Characteristics and Capacities
   B. Human Information Processing
   C. Human Control Functions
III. Ergonomics Analysis and Evaluation
   A. Definition
      1. Specification of requirements
      2. Description of functions
      3. Allocation of functions
      4. Analysis of human functions
   B. Task Analysis
      1. Types of applications
      2. How to define tasks
      3. Methods of task analysis
   C. Work Design
      1. Ergonomic risk factors
      2. Work methods
      3. Man-machine integration
   D. Post-Implementation Review
      1. Why/when of test and evaluation
      2. Evaluation strategies
   E. Documentation
      1. Executive summary
      2. Contents and overview
      3. Scope and tactics
      4. Analysis and conclusions
      5. Recommendations/alternatives
      6. Appendices
IV. Ergonomics Current Topics
   A. Aging Workforce
   B. American`s for Disability Act
   C. Regulatory Environment
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 22, 2013

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