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Course code Course Name L-T-P Credits


Introduction
IE409 APPLIED ERGONOMICS 3-0-0 3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objective
 To provide a detailed understanding of ergonomics and its application in systems and
environment.
 To provide an adequate background for applying the concept of ergonomics in Engineering
and design fields.

Syllabus
Introduction to ergonomics, Information input for human system, Human system output and control,
Biomechanics, Bio thermodynamics and Bio energetics, Human factors in workplace design, Work
place environment and work place design, Applications in real and virtual environments.

Expected Outcome
 The student will get a strong understanding of ergonomics and its application in the real
working environments.

 The students will an insight about the functioning and capability of human system in real
world.

Text Book:
 Mark S Sanders, “Human Factors in Engineering and Design”, McGraw Hill, 1993

References:
1. Bridger R S, “Introduction to Ergonomics”, Taylor and Francis, 2003.
2. Chandler Allen Phillips, “Human Factors Engineering”, John Wiley & Sons, 2000.
3. Martin Helandar, “A Guide to Ergonomics of Manufacturing”, Taylor and Francis, 1996.
COURSE PLAN
End
Module Contents Hours Semester
Marks (%)
Introduction to ergonomics: Definition, multidisciplinary
engineering approach, human – machine system, manual,
I 6 15
mechanical, automated system, human system reliability,
human system modeling.
Information input for human system: Input and processing,
text, graphics, symbols, codes, visual display of dynamic
information, auditory, tactual, olfactory displays.
II 8 15
Human system output and control: Physical work, manual
material handling, motor skill, human control of systems, hand
tools and devices.
First Internal Exam
Biomechanics: Mechanics of upper extremity of hand, lower
III extremity and foot, bending, lifting and carrying, human body 6 15
kinematics, kinetics, impact and collision.
Biothermodynamics and Bioenergitics: Human operator
heat transfer, human system bioenergetics, human operator
IV 6 15
thermo regularity, passive operator, active operator, heat
stress.
Second Internal Exam
Human factors in workplace design: Applied
anthropometry, workspace design and seating, arrangement of
V components within a physical space, interpersonal aspects of 7 20
work place design, work capacity, stress, fatigue.

Work place environment and work place design: Effects


of factors such as illumination, climate, noise, motion, sound,
vibration in design of workplaces.
VI Applications in real and virtual environments: Human 9 20
error, accidents, human factors and the automobile,
organizational and social aspects, steps according to
ISO/DIS6385, OSHA’s approach, virtual environments.
END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

End Semester Examination Question Paper Pattern:

Examination duration: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 100

Part A (Modules I and II):


Candidates have to answer any 2 questions from a choice of 3 questions. Each full question
carries a total of 15 marks and can have a maximum of 4 sub questions (a, b, c, d). No two
questions shall be exclusively from a single module. All three questions shall preferably have
components from both modules. Marks for each question/sub question shall be clearly
specified. Total percentage of marks for the two modules put together as specified in the
curriculum shall be adhered to for all combinations of any two questions.

Part B (Modules III and IV):


(Same as for part A marks)

Part C (Modules V and VI):


(Same as for part A, except that each full question carries 20 marks)

Note: If use of tables and charts are permitted for the university examination for this course,
proper direction of the same should be provided on the facing sheet of the question paper.

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