After completion of this course each student would be able to:
The Human Factors Engineering is a compulsory course and has been offered by the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management.
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CLOs |
Descriptions |
Taxonomy Level |
PLO |
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1 |
ASSESS the characteristics of HFE in comprehending the interface between men, machine and environment. |
A1 |
7 |
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2 |
EXAMINE the practical applications of Ergonomics for quality of working life. |
C4 |
6 |
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3 |
DESIGN suitable workstation using anthropometric approach. |
C5 |
3 |
Practical/Lab work
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CLO |
Description |
Taxonomy Level |
PLO |
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1 |
ADOPT general and specific safety guidelines during lab work. |
A3 |
6 |
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2 |
PERFORM the different practical related to human factors engineering. |
P4 |
5 |
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3 |
CONDUCT open-ended lab work within the scope of human factors engineering. |
P4 |
12 |
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4 |
RESPOND to different situations related to subject and must express opinion regarding a problem. |
A2 |
4 |
Course Contents:
Introduction to Human Factors Engineering, Focus, scope and objectives of Human Factors Engineering, Approach and history of Human Factors Engineering, Consequences of not using Human Factors Engineering, Human Characteristics relevant to ergonomics. System and human engineering analysis, the human as a system component, Areas of study in ergonomics, The system approach and aspects of system design process. Human Information system, HCI, Human error.
Anthropometry, Types of Anthropometry, Body Dimensions of Various organs, Anthropometric data, The purpose seating, Principles of seating design, The design of seating, Procedure for designing equipment and work space, Failure of design, Anthropology and its types. Layout of work places in order to maximize productivity, comfort, health and safety of employees.
Climatic Factors, Noise and Vibration, Sound and its measurements, Effects of noise on various organs. (Psychological, Physiological) Effects on performance, Preventive measures.
Illumination, Types of Illumination, Measurement of light, Principles of Good lighting, Effects of illumination.
Introduction, The role of control in advance technology, Special control devices, Criteria for control design, Interaction between Control and their user, Control and their functions, Control and display layout. locating controls and displays, design for maintainability, training system design, training device design, human engineering tests and evaluation.
Note: Labs will be based on Theory
