Physical Ergonomics

3 credits · Undergraduate

This advanced level course examines the application of the physical sciences in the productivity, health and safety of the workplace. The course will consider the design of work and the workplace from a physical science perspective. Due emphasis will be placed on the importance of the understanding of, and designing for, the capacity and capabilities of the human operator. When possible, the course will consider the present national and international standards in health and safety related to the content areas. The course requirements include a written test on the content, a project and a class presentation. COREQUISITES: IPHE 4900 PREREQUISITES: STAT 1060.03 or STAT 2060, KINE 2310.03, KINE 2320.03, KINE 2465.03, KINE 3476.03 RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Kinesiology students. Others by permission of instructor, with priority to Health Professions students. FORMATS: Lecture | Lab