Syllabus

Data logging, data collection, data reduction, data analysis techniques. gross human anatomy, anthropometry, biomechanics, muscle strength and exertion potential of different limbs, work capacity, environmental effects. Exercises for evaluation of postural forms and work spaces. Environmental conditions including temperature, illumination, noise and vibration. Perception and information processing, design of displays, hand controls, typography and readability, layout and composition. Exercises in evaluation of human response to product interface. Product safety and products liability. Student seminars on critical ergonomical study of an existing product/ service. Exercise in form design for ergonomic optimality

To develop awareness on impact of human anatomy, Anthropometry, Bio mechanics, muscle strength in work environment, etc.

1. Should able to understand the basic principles of ergonomics.
2. Should able to explore the cognitive aspects of ergonomics.
3. Should able to identify the ergonomic risk factors and analyse the ergonomic work environment.
4. Should able to identify and relate the MSDs with posture.
5. Should able to apply ergonomic evaluation methods.

R. C. Bridger, Introduction to Ergonomics, McGraw Hill

Sanders and McCormick, Human Factor Engineering, McGraw Hill

W.H. Mayall, Industrial Design for Engineers, London Hiffee books Ltd

S. Brain, Applied Ergonomics Hand Book, Butterworth scientific London

Ergonomics in Design, Applied Ergonomics

International Conference on Research into Design