Introduction to Human Factors Engineering -- ISE 3614



TI-2111 Work System Design & Ergonomics

Monday 10:00 – 12.00 WIB, Thurs 15:00 – 17.00 WIB

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Course Description:

Survey of Industrial Engineering methods for measuring, evaluating, and improving performance of work systems in organizations. Introduction to Ergonomics with an emphasis on human capabilities and limitations. Discussion of application of Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics design principles to redesign workstations, work tasks, and work environments.

Textbooks:

1. Niebel B. and Freisvalds A. (2003). Methods, Standards, and Work Design, 11th ed., McGraw-Hill, Boston

2. Wickens C. et al., (2004). An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering, 2nd ed., Pearson Prentice Hall, London

Course Requirements:

Examinations: Two exams will be given. The format will be closed notes unless otherwise stated. A review for the exam will be provided. Test items will be taken from lectures, assignments, and any other materials presented in class. No make-up examinations will be given. Students who miss an exam must see the instructor in person within 24 hours of the scheduled exam (email is unacceptable). If you are already aware of a conflict or potential conflict, see the instructor immediately.

Pop Quizzes: Approximately 2 short quizzes will be given throughout the semester. Quizzes will be given unannounced. Material will be taken from reading assignment and/or the most recent previous lecture. No make-up quizzes will be provided, for any reason.

In-class Activities: Group assignments will be given at the end of a topic as in-class activities. This is intended to provide students with the opportunity to solve given problems via group discussions. A workbook will be provided for group documentation, and will be graded. At the end of the semester, a group peer evaluation will be conducted.

Homework Assignments: Two homework assignments will be given. This is intended to assess student understanding of the concepts learned in class and provide students with the opportunity to utilize the tools and concepts in a broader context (implications to design and work tasks). The assignments are also group work. However, each student is expected to practice individually since similar materials may be found in the exam.

Accommodations: Please schedule an appointment with the instructor to discuss academic, religious, cultural, or documented disability accommodation needs.

Grading: An overall course grade will be assigned based on performance using the following percentages:

|Course Requirement |Percentage of grade |

|Examinations (2) |60% (30% each) |

|Quizzes |10% |

|Homework (2) |15% (7.5% each) |

|In-class activities (workbook) |15% (total) |

|Class participation (We’ll try to learn your name!) |5% (Bonus) |

Letter grades will be assigned using the following scale:

|Letter Grade |Percentage |

|A |90 % or above |

|B |80 – 89 % |

|C |70 – 79 % |

|D |60 - 69 % |

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