Instructor: Alan Hedge, E206 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall,
Phone: 255-1957; Email: ah29@cornell.eduurs: Tuesday and Thursday 12:00-2:00 pm or by appointment
T.A.: Christopher Moe, 409 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall,
Phone: 255-6845 ; Email: crm42@cornell.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday 10-11am or 4:15-5:15pm or by appointment,
Credit: 4 units
Class Time:
DEA 325: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:40- 9:55 am: Room: MVR 157 (new wing)
DEA651: Tuesdays, 11:45-12:40, E119 (east wing MVR)
Format:
DEA325: Combination of lecture, practical exercises, software, video, and discussion
DEA 651: Combination of exercises, discussions, and project work (details presented in class)
Grading Scheme: Performance is assessed relative to the course objectives: 75% DEA 325 grade (assessed as specified for DEA 325); 25% Semester Project.
Required Course Text:
Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design 7th ed., McGraw-Hill, NY.

Course Description

This course extends the breadth and depth of coverage of DEA 325. Coverage includes discussion of published journal articles on ergonomic design and human factors analysis of ergonomic risks in the workplace.

Course Objectives

This course aims to develop the student's ability to critically appraise knowledge of human factors as this applies to product design and to workplace design. Upon completion of this course the student should:

1. Be familiar with some important papers on the fundaments of human factors/ergonomics.
2. Be able to critically apply human factors/ergonomics methodology to the design of products.
3. Be able to critically apply human factors/ergonomics methodology to the design of workplaces.
4. Be able to review literature on human factors problems.

Course Format

The course meets for DEA 325 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.

Semester Project:

Further guidance is given in class.

Fall 2004 syllabus for DEA 325 Human Factors: Ergonomics, Anthropometrics and Biomechanics

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