Course title
6M0194001
Ergonomics

 SHAHROL BIN MOHAMADDAN
Course content
This course provides the knowledge, understanding, and application of ergonomics focusing on 'physical ergonomics'. This course will cover the basics of ergonomics including the introduction to ergonomics, human beings and performance, task design, and work environment design. Students also will learn about the application of ergonomics including the universal design, designing for special populations, ergonomics and safety, and ergonomics risk factor assessment. Students also will be introduced to biomechanical simulation software to evaluate ergonomics applications. At the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to share their views on how to solve the ergonomic problems around them.
Purpose of class
To provide comprehensive knowledge covering the fundamentals and application of ergonomics in the industry and daily life activities.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students should be able to discuss the concept of ergonomics
  2. Students should be able to apply the ergonomics concept in the selected applications
  3. Students should be able to demonstrate the usage of biomechanical simulation for ergonomics applications
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Assignment Report Final Presentation Total.
1. 20% 20%
2. 10% 20% 20% 50%
3. 15% 15% 30%
Total. 45% 35% 20% -
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introduction to Ergonomics
- Definitions and history
- Ergonomics in Japan and worldwide 		Review the lecture 100minutes
Class preparations 100minutes
2． Human Beings and Performance
- Body system
- Body at work 		Review the lecture 100minutes
Class preparations 100minutes
3． Task Design
- Ergonomics design
- Anthropometry
- Designing to fit the moving body 		Review the lecture 100minutes
Class preparations 100minutes
4． Work Environment Design
- Light and vision
- Sound and hearing
- Vibration
- Temperature
- Air quality 		Review the lecture 100minutes
Class preparations 100minutes
5． Universal Design
- The 7 principles 		Review the lecture 100minutes
Class preparations 100minutes
6． Designing for Special Populations
- Person with disabilities
- Aging people
- Children and adolescents 		Review the lecture 100minutes
Class preparations 100minutes
7． Designing for Special Populations
- Person with disabilities
- Aging people
- Children and adolescents 		Review the lecture 100minutes
Class preparations 100minutes
8． Ergonomics and Safety
- Human error
- Reliability design 		Review the lecture 100minutes
Class preparations 100minutes
9． Ergonomics Risk Factor Assessment
- The risk factor
- Assessment method 		Review the lecture 100minutes
Class preparations 100minutes
10． Introduction to Biomechanical Simulation for Ergonomics Applications
- Introduction to OpenSim software 		Review the lecture 100minutes
Class preparations 200minutes
11． Introduction to Biomechanical Simulation for Ergonomics Applications
- Introduction to OpenSim software 		Review the lecture 100minutes
Class preparations 200minutes
12． Introduction to Biomechanical Simulation for Ergonomics Applications
- Introduction to OpenSim software 		Review the lecture 100minutes
Class preparations 200minutes
13． Preparation and presentation of final materials related to ideas for solving problems related to ergonomics Review the related materials 100minutes
Materials preparation 200minutes
14． Preparation and presentation of final materials related to ideas for solving problems related to ergonomics Review the related materials 100minutes
Materials preparation 200minutes
Total. - - 3300minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
The evaluation distribution for this course is shown below:
Assignment: 45%
Report: 35%
Final Presentation: 20%

To pass this subject, students need to get at least 60% of the total evaluation/score
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
K.K. Elbert, H. Kroemer, A.D.K. Hoffman, "Ergonomics - How to Design for Ease and Efficiency", Academic Press, 2018
Prerequisites
None
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Students are asked to contact through email and make appointments. Email: mshahrol@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
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