Ergonomic Factors in Design

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This course introduces the student to the concepts of ergonomics. Ergonomics is the study of fitting the workplace and devises to the capabilities of the human worker. Students will have an understanding of the beginnings and evolution of the field of ergonomics. They will learn to recognize risk factors associated with repetitive stress disorders (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome) and potential sprain/strain injuries as well as be familiar with the body areas affected. This course covers principles of physiology and biomechanics and how they apply to workstation and tool design.