National Institute of Technology Rourkela

राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान राउरकेला

ଜାତୀୟ ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ପ୍ରତିଷ୍ଠାନ ରାଉରକେଲା

An Institute of National Importance

Syllabus

Course Details

Subject {L-T-P / C} : ID3203 : Introduction to Ergonomics { 3-0-0 / 3}

Subject Nature : Theory

Coordinator : Prof. Mohit Lal

Syllabus

Data logging, data collection, data reduction and analysis techniques, gross human anatomy, anthropometry, bio mechanics, muscle strength, work capacity, environmental effects, exercises for evaluation of postural form and work spaces, environmental conditions including temperature, illumination, noise and vibration,

Introduction to man machine systems and ergonomics, Human factors in design and engineering, needs of ergonomics and aesthetic design, Physiological aspects of work, Work measurement through physiological tests, Work physiology, Paced and un–paced work performance.

Course Objectives

  • To make designer understand regarding postures.

Course Outcomes

Able to develop and design product or work system according to ergonomic principles.

Essential Reading

  • R. S. Bridger, Introduction to Ergonomics, Taylor & Francis , 2003
  • D. Pye, The Nature & Aesthetics of Design, Cambium Press , 1999

Supplementary Reading

  • M. S. Sanders, E. J. McCormick, Human Factors in engineering and Design, McGraw-Hill International Editions , 1987
  • D. C. Alexander, Applied Ergonomics, Taylor & Francis , 2005

Journal and Conferences

  • Applied ergonomics
  • ICORD