IM3411 Work System Design and Ergnomics Laboratory Syllabus:
IM3411 Work System Design and Ergnomics Laboratory Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
• To understand the theory better and apply in practice, practical training is given in the following areas
• To test the principles of human factors engineering in a laboratory
1. Graphic tools for method study
a) outline process chart
b) Flow Process Chart
c) Two handed process Chart
2. Peg board experiment
3. Stop watch time study
4. Performance rating exercise
a) Walking rating
b) Card dealing
5. Work sampling
6. MTM practice
7. Effect of speed of walking on tread mill using heart rate and energy expenditure
8. Effect of workload on heart rate using Ergo cycle.
9. Evaluation of physical fitness using step test
10. Analysis of noise level in different environment
11. Study of Illumination of work places.
12. Evaluation of cognitive performance of individuals
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Students should be able
CO1: Ability to record and analyze selected tasks using different recording techniques
CO2: Ability to conduct a time study to improve the efficiency of the system.
CO3: Ability to apply MTM to improve the efficiency of the system.
CO4: Ability to design the workplace with ergonomics consideration
CO5: Ability to assess the cognitive performance of the individuals.
