EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AND ALLIED HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

ENVH 4347/5347
ERGONOMICS

INSTRUCTOR: TROY E. BURROW

OFFICE: LAMB HALL, ROOM 108 PHONE: 439-7073

TEXTBOOK: Budnick, Peter M., Workplace Ergonomics, ErgoWeb® Inc, Midway, Utah 84049

COURSE OVERVIEW: A study of human factors engineering concerning people, their work, and the work environment. Includes a discussion of the ergonomics approach to the work environment, including sensory motor control, workplace design, heat stress, noise, vibrations, illumination, and the measurement of work, anthropometrics data, and related topics.

OBJECTIVE: To provide upper classman and graduate students with information that will allow them to understand the basic factors in human engineering/human factors design.

1. Survey ergonomics for occupational health and safety specialists.

2. Show relevance of ergonomics to daily life.

3. Show equipment related to ergonomics.

GRADING SCALE: UNDERGRADUATE         GRADUATE

                                    A         92%                             A         92%

                                    A-       90%                             A-        90%

                                    B+      88%                             B+       88%

                                    B        82%                             B          82%

                                    B-       80%                            B-        80%

                                    C+      78%                             C+       78%

                                    C        72%                             C         72%

                                    C-       70%                             C-        70%

                                    D+      68%                              F Lower

                                    D        60%

                                    F         60% or below

EXAMINATIONS AS SCHEDULED: Examinations will consider all class sessions, plus the text.

Exam #1 (20% of Final Grade)

Exam #2 (20% of Final Grade)

Exam #3 (20% of Final Grade)

Individual Ergonomics Research Project and Presentation (40% of Final Grade)

EXTRA CREDIT: Any student who wishes to improve his/her grade can obtain extra credit by coordination with the instructor on an approved research topic and a research paper. Points will be awarded based on the quality of the research and paper submitted.

CLASS ATTENDANCE: Faculty in the department of environmental health expects students to attend and participate in scheduled lecture and laboratory sessions. Students are also expected to arrive on time and remain for the entire lecture. Students are allowed three missed classes. A two-point penalty will be applied to the student's grade for each absence beyond three absences. If the student arrives after attendance has been taken or leaves before the class is finished for the day, the student will be recorded as absent.

READING ASSIGNMENTS:

Topic Assignment in Text

Introduction to Ergonomics Chapter 1

Body Tissues and Disorders Chapter 2

Ergonomic Risk Factors Chapter 3

Measuring Risk Factors Chapter 4

Office Ergonomics Chapter 5

Anthropometry Chapter 6

Biomechanics Chapter 7

Muscle Strength Chapter 8

Psychophysics Chapter 9

Metabolics Chapter 10

NIOSH Equation Chapter 11

Regulations and Standards Chapter 12

Worksite Analysis Strategy Chapter 13

Controlling Ergonomic Strategy Chapter 14

TEACHING METHODS: The course emphasizes discussions, referenced to the text, which allow students to discuss and evaluate their experience in ergonomics. Exercises and instruments provide opportunities for first hand learning. Visual aids give the opportunity to obtain additional content, and guest speakers also provide this. Projects, written assignments, and other aspects encourage critical thinking.

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