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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
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IE 519 - Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics

3 Credit Hours
Application of human factor and ergonomic concepts and principles to design and analysis of manned systems and products. Human as biomechanical system; human information processing; minimization of human error; anthropometry; anatomy and physiology; physical and mental workload; effects of environmental factors: temperature, lighting, weightlessness, and vibration on humans; manual materials handling and back injuries; design of workstations and office ergonomics; design of displays and controls; hand tool design; and cumulative trauma injuries.
Recommended Background: Statistics 251.



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