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KNPE 450 Ergonomics Units: 3.00
This is an interdisciplinary lecture/seminar course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of ergonomics emphasizing applications to product design and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. The focus includes anthropometry, workplace design, and biomechanical and other human factors. Ergonomic assessment methodologies will be used to assess design features and possible musculoskeletal problems.
Learning Hours: 132 (36 Lecture, 24 Laboratory, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 4 or above and registration in a HLTH Plan or the KINE Specialization Plan and (ANAT 101/3.0 or ANAT 315/3.0) and (KNPE 254/3.0 or 6.0 units in PHYS at the 100-level).
Exclusion MECH 495/3.5.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and describe ergonomic issues associated with systems and devices involving human interfaces, with attention to the range of abilities expected in the population.
- Design and describe practical user-centred designs of devices and systems that incorporate current best practices in the application of ergonomic design principles, including the use of universal design methods.
- Understanding risks involved in workplace environments from the physiological and biomechanical perspectives.
- Experience Interdisciplinary Interaction between kinesiology and engineering students in assessment of risk for manual materials handling.
- Effectively communicate and present ideas.