IE 4890 - Indust Ergonomics & Automation

Institution:

Clemson University

Subject:

Industrial Engineering

Description:

Provides an understanding of the physiological characteristics and responses of humans as they relate to the work environment. The scope of the course includes discussions of musculoskeletal, metabolic, and circulatory human physiology, methods for performing physiological evaluations, and the application of class material for assessing work demands/stresses. This material is applied to understand and evaluate work design characteristics, ergonomics, and human interaction with a variety of automated systems. Students gain understanding of and appreciation for how work design affects individual health, well-being, and safety. Preq: IE 2100 and IE 4880; and one of CE 2010 or ME 2010 or ME 2050. Coreq: IE 4891.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 06/30/2013 

Institution Website:

www.clemson.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 656-4636

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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