Course title
7M9925001
Ergonomics for Engineers

 SHAHROL BIN MOHAMADDAN
Purpose of class
To provide comprehensive knowledge covering the fundamentals and application of ergonomics in the industry and daily life activities.
Course content
This course provides the knowledge, understanding, and application of ergonomics focusing on 'physical ergonomics'. This course will cover the basic 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, design for special populations, ergonomics and safety, and ergonomics risk factor assessment. Students also will be introduced to biomechanics simulation software to evaluate the ergonomics applications. At the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to share their views on how to solve the ergonomics problems around them.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students should be able to discuss the concept of ergonomics
  2. Student should be able to apply the ergonomics concept in daily life activities
  3. Student should be able to propose solutions for ergonomics problem
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. 30% 35% 35% -
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introduction to Ergonomics Review the lecture 100minutes
Class discussion 100minutes
2． Human Beings and Performance Review the lecture 100minutes
Class discussion 100minutes
3． Task Design Review the lecture 100minutes
Class discussion 100minutes
4． Work Environment Design Review the lecture 100minutes
Class discussion 100minutes
5． Universal Design Review the lecture 100minutes
Class discussion 100minutes
6． Designing for Special Populations Review the lecture 100minutes
Class discussion 100minutes
7． Designing for Special Populations Review the lecture 100minutes
Class discussion 100minutes
8． Ergonomics and Safety Review the lecture 100minutes
Class discussion 100minutes
9． Ergonomics Risk Factor Assessment Review the lecture 100minutes
Class discussion 100minutes
10． Introduction to Biomechanics Simulation for Ergonomics Application Review the lecture 100minutes
Class discussion 100minutes
11． Introduction to Biomechanics Simulation for Ergonomics Application Review the lecture 100minutes
Class discussion 100minutes
12． System Ergonomics Review the lecture 100minutes
Class discussion 100minutes
13． In Class Presentations Review related materials 100minutes
Material preparations 100minutes
14． In Class Presentations Review related materials 100minutes
Material preparations 100minutes
Total. - - 2800minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
The evaluation distribution for this course is shown below;
Assignment: 30%
Report: 35%
Final Presentation: 35%

To pass this course, students need to get minimum 60% of the total evaluation
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 appointment; 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
Most 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
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
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