IOE 311 - Ergonomics

IOE 200 with a grade of C (2.0) or better or MTH 370; EGR 165, EGR 230, each with a grade of C (2.0) or better; or consent of instructor. (3).

Introduction to human sensory, decision, control and motor systems in the context of visual, auditory, cognitive and manual task evaluation and design. Problems with computer displays, illumination, noise, eye-hand coordination, repetitive and high physical effort tasks; workplace and vehicle design strategies used to resolve them. Graded ABCDE.