Fall 2023 - BPK 180W D100
Introduction to Ergonomics (3)
Class Number: 5024
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
BurnabySep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 7, 2023
Thu, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Anne-Kristina Arnold
aarnolda@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5213
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Prerequisites:
Grade 12 Biology or Physics, Grade 12 Math.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Intended for students with a potential interest in ergonomics or human factors. The course surveys the design of work, the workplace environment, information systems, and consumer products. Topics include musculoskeletal disorders, manual materials handling, workplace design, organization of work, design of human/machine interfaces, environmental ergonomics, industrial design, and legal and social issues. Students with credit for BPK 180 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
COURSE DETAILS:
WEEK |
WED 13:30-14:20 |
TUTORIAL/LAB
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FRIDAY 12:30-14:20 |
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WEEK 1 Sept 6 |
Introduction to BPK 180W |
Tutorial 1 - online |
History and Humans History, benefits, Human variation |
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WEEK 2 Sept 13 |
Occupational ErgonOMICS: WRMSD |
Tutorial 2 Library Tutorial |
Occupational ErgonOMICS: UPPER LIMB INJURIES Risk factors |
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WEEK 3 Sept 20 |
Occupational ErgonOMICS: Approach |
Tutorial 3 RSI Risk Factors |
Occupational ErgonOMICS: UPPER LIMB INJURIES Solutions |
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WEEK 4 Sept 27 |
OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS: Office Ergonomics I |
Tutorial 4 Prepare for Assignment 2 |
OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS: Office Ergonomics I |
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WEEK 5 Oct 4 |
OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS: Office Ergonomics iI Task Analysis |
Tutorial 5 Anthropometry
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OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS: Office Ergonomics II |
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WEEK 6 Oct 11 |
WRITING IN THE FIELD OF ERGONOMICS – |
Tutorial 6 Review for Midterm |
MIDTERM EXAM – 1 hr |
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WEEK 7 Oct 18 |
Occupational ErgonOMICS: MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING I |
Tutorial 7
Outlining and reverse outlining |
Occupational ErgonOMICS: MANUAL MATERIALS HANDLING II Risk factors , Solutions LEGISLATION |
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WEEK 8 Oct 25 |
Peer review of outline of Assignment 2 |
Tutorial 8 MMH Risk Factors |
Occupational ErgonOMICS: PROGRAMS AND LEGISLATION |
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WEEK 9 Nov 1 |
WRITING FOR A PUBLIC AUIDIENCE |
Tutorial 9 Work on Assignment 3 |
ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN Psychosocial Issues |
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WEEK 10 Nov 8 |
cognition Human Error |
Tutorial 10 Work on Assignment 3 |
HUMAN MACHINE INTERACTION
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WEEK 11 Nov 15 |
Peer review of draft of Assignment 3 |
Tutorial 11 Work on Assignment 3 |
PRODUCT DESIGN I Design process |
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WEEK 12 Nov 22 |
PRODUCT DESIGN II
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Tutorial 12 Product analysis |
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Noise, Lighting |
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WEEK 13 Nov 29 |
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Vibration, Thermal |
Tutorial 13 Review for Final Exam |
Review
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COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- Explain the importance of the application of ergonomic principles to create safer, healthier, more productive, and more satisfying work environments, consumer products and human-technology interaction experiences. (I) (EX)
- Describe key aspects of human variability that influence design decisions and how they can be documented in a user profile to assist the design process.
- Describe how anthropometric data are gathered and presented and apply anthropometric principles to fundamental design problems.
- Identify risk factors for the development of work-related musculoskeletal injuries and discomforts and outline the mechanisms for their development.
- Describe and plan the 7-step approach to conducting an ergonomic evaluation and outline techniques which are fundamental at each stage. Apply the 7-step approach in an office setting.
- Identify evidence-based solutions at the person, process and environmental levels to address ergonomic issues in the workplace, in the design of consumer products, in human computer interaction and in reducing human error.
- Outline the key steps in developing ergonomics programs within the workplace and identify when ergonomics legislation applies.
- Recognize steps in consumer product development and identify stages where ergonomic principles can be applied.
- Describe the effects of lighting, noise, vibration and temperature on health and performance.
- Demonstrate the ability to write effectively in the discipline of ergonomics for various audiences in both a technical report format and public writing piece.
- Conduct a literature search for ergonomics related material and demonstrate ability to reference in APA style.
- Identify and explain how to navigate ethical issues and professional in the discipline of ergonomics.
Grading
- 2 Tutorial/labs 8%
- Assignment 1- Ergonomics References 7%
- Assignment 2 – Office Ergonomics Evaluation 25%
- Assignment 3 – Magazine article about Ergonomics 15%
- Midterm Exam 14%
- Final Exam 30%
- Course Evaluation 1%
NOTES:
This introductory course is intended for all students with a potential interest in ergonomics, occupational therapy or physical therapy and is a requirement and pre-requisite for those wishing to take higher level ergonomics related courses and/or complete the Occupational Ergonomics Certificate.
This course will enable the student to understand how the application of ergonomic principles can create safer, healthier, more productive, and more satisfying environments.
BPK 180W surveys major ergonomic and human factors issues including: the design of work, the workplace environment, information systems, and consumer products. Note that this course is a pre-requisite to other courses in the ergonomics certificate and is designated as a W course.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
None
REQUIRED READING:
On-line readings will be provided
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
It is the responsibility of the student to keep their BPK course outlines if they plan on furthering their education.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.