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DESIGN & ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS DEA 6510 Human Factors: Ergonomics, Anthropometrics and Biomechanics Fall 201333 |
Instructor: Alan Hedge, 2415 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall,
Phone: 255-1957; Email: ah29@cornell.edu;
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-11:30 pm or by appointment
T.A.: Katherine Bubric , 4110 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall,
Phone: 607-379-5260; Email: kab435@cornell.edu;
Office Hours: By appointment in
DEA grad office 4110 MVR
Credit: 4 units (1 unit for those who have taken DEA3250 or equivalent)
Class Time: DEA3250 lecture - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:40- 9:55 am:
Room: MVR157
DEA6510 Graduate Hour: TBA
Format:
DEA3250: Combination of lecture, practical exercises, software, video,
and discussion
DEA 6510: Combination of exercises, discussions, and project work (details
presented in class)
Grading Scheme: Performance is assessed relative to the course
objectives: 75% DEA 3250 grade (assessed as specified for DEA 3250); 25% Semester
Project.
Required Course Texts:(Note: See
DEA3250 syllabus).
1)
Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering
& Design 7th ed., McGraw-Hill, NY.
2)
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC Press,
New York and London.
This course extends the breadth and depth of coverage of DEA 3250. Coverage includes discussion of published journal articles on ergonomic design and human factors analysis of ergonomic risks in the workplace.
The course meets for DEA 3250 classes and once each week for an additional hour. This time is used for a combination of discussion, practical exercises, and review work. Readings are assigned prior to classes.
Further guidance is given in class.
Fall 2013 syllabus for DEA 3250 Human Factors: Ergonomics,
Anthropometrics and Biomechanics
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