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Work Design Supplemental

General

Prefix

ETS

Course Number

447

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Work design including time studies and ergonomic evaluation of work spaces. This course is intended for students who transfer credits that cover all topics in ETS 446 except Work Design. Lab.

Credits

Min

1

Max

1

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Evaluate a task using predetermined time studies.

Outcome

Analyze tasks and implement changes with respect to ergonomic factors.

Outcome

Analyze the process, tooling, workers, managers, and facilities to develop modifications which enhance productivity and safety with respect to ergonomics.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Time motion studies: using predetermined time studies. 20% Time motion studies: methods and procedures. 20% Ergonomic evaluation: analysis of tasks. 20% Ergonomic evaluation: develop of solutions. 20% Ergonomic evaluation: implementation and challenges. 20%