SF3702 Human Factors Engineering Syllabus:
SF3702 Human Factors Engineering Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Describe the meaning and importance of human factors engineering
2. Relate human sensory, cognitive, and physical capabilities and limitations to the design of human machine systems
3. Select and correctly use appropriate human-machine system analysis and design tools
4. Apply sound human-machine system design principles to develop written and graphical design specifications.
5. Recognize and construct proper recommendations to correct human factors deficiencies in human machine systems in written and/or graphical form
UNIT I HUMAN FACTORS BASICS
Introduction to Human Factors-Research Methods-Design and Evaluation Tools-Visual Sensory System-Auditory, Tactile, and Vestibular Systems Cognition- Decision Making- Mardi Gras Holiday- Displays- Control- Static Work Design- Workspace Design Using Anthropometric Data
UNIT II HUMAN PERFORMANCE IN THE WORKPLACE
Anthropometry and Workplace Design- Biomechanics of Work- Work Physiology- Stress and Workload- Safety and Accident Prevention- Mental Workload and Display and Control Design Human Error, Accidents, and Safety- Systems Design and Assessment- Hot and Cold Workplaces. – Visual Sensory System.
UNIT III ENGINEERING ANTHROPOMETRY AND WORK PLACE DESIGN
Human Variability and Statistics, anthropometric data, Structural and Functional data, Use of anthropometric data in design, General; Principles for workplace design; clearance requirement of the largest users, reach requirements of the smallest users, special requirements of maintenance people, adjustability requirements, visibility and normal line of slight, component arrangement, Design of standing and seated work areas, work surface; height, depth & inclination.
UNIT IV BIOMECHANICS OF WORK
The musculoskeletal system, Biomechanical models, Low back problems, NOISH lifting guide, Manual material handling, Seated work and chair design, Upper extremities cumulative trauma disorders. Causes & prevention of CTD, hand tool design. Strain index method for DUE risk assessment. Work posture risk assessment using OWAS, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment and Rapid Entire Body Assessment tools
UNIT V WORK PHYSIOLOGY
Muscle structure and metabolism, Circulatory and respiratory system, the respiratory system, Lung capacity, Lung capacity measurement using Spirometry. Measurement of workloads. Physical work capacity and whole body fatigue, causes and Control of whole body fatigue. Bio Energies.Stress and workloads. RSPM assessment
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Students able to
CO1 Explain and apply human factors engineering concepts in both evaluation of existing systems and design of new systems.
CO2 Specify designs that avoid occupation related injuries.
CO3 Define and apply the principles of work design, motion economy, and work environment design
CO4 Identify the basic human sensory, cognitive, and physical capabilities and limitations with respect to human-machine system performance.
CO5Acknowledge the impact of workplace design and environment on productivity.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Wickens, C.D., Lee, J.D., Liu, Y., Gordon Becker, S.E. (2004). An Introduction to Human Factors in Engineering (2nd Ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice-Hall
2. Sanders, M.S. and McCormick E.J. (1997). Human Factors in Engineering and Design (7th Ed.). McGraw-Hill, Inc.
REFERENCES:
1. Phillips, C. A. (1999). Human Factors Engineering, 1 st edition, Wiley (ISBN- 978- 0471240891).
2. Bridger, Robert S. (2009). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd edition, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group (ISBN- 978-0849373060).
3. Introduction to Ergonomics / R. S. Bridger / 3rd edition. Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group ISBN- 978-0-8493-7306-0
4. Sanders Mark S and McCormick Ernert J, “Human Factors in Engineering and Design”, McGrawHill Inc., 1993
5. John B West, “Respiratory Physiology” WolterKulwer Lippincott Williams & Wilkins