IME 549, Industrial Ergonomics, Spring 2015Instructor: Michael J. Jorgensen, PhDOffice Location: 204E Engineering BuildingTelephone: 316-978-5904Email: michael.jorgensen@wichita.edu Office Hours: W/Th, 8:30am – 10:00am, or by appointment Classroom; Days/Time: 202 Engineering Building, MW/4:10-5:25pmPrerequisites: IME 254Teaching Assistant: NoneTA Contact Info:

How to use this syllabusThis syllabus provides you with information specific to this course, and it also provides information about important university policies. This document should be viewed as a course overview; it is not a contract and is subject to change as the semester evolves.

Course DescriptionA systematic approach to the optimization of the human-task-environment system. Includes work space design, manual materials handling, cumulative trauma disorders, and environmental factors. Emphasizes applications in industry.

Course Goals and Student Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:1. Recognize the need to include (consider) the human (worker) in the

design of workplaces and processes2. Describe the role of ergonomics in an overall safety and health process3. Understand how external physical exposures in the workplace increase

the risk of injury to internal structures of the body4. Identify different work-related musculoskeletal disorders and the

occupational and non-occupational contributors5. Understand the professional and ethical issues and responsibilities

related to keeping workers safe, and the legal consequences6. Utilize a systematic process for identifying, analyzing, and correcting

poor ergonomically designed work areas

Required Texts/ReadingsTextbookNone – handouts and material will be provided on Blackboard.

Class ProtocolOut of respect for fellow students and the instructor, please be on-time to class. No cell phone usage in class (e.g., texting, talking on the phone).

Grading ScaleWSU uses a +/- grading scale for final grades and to calculate grade point averages. In this class, grades are assigned according to the following

chart. (Note, other classes might assign grades differently: Be sure to understand the different grading scales in all of your classes.)

Undergraduate Grading Scale

PercentageLetter grade

Grade Points

Interpretation

90 – 100 A 4.00 The A range denotes excellent performance.

87 – 89 A- 3.70

83 – 86 B+ 3.30

80 – 82 B 3.00 The B range denotes good performance.

77 – 79 B- 2.70

74 – 76 C+ 2.30

70 – 73 C 2.00 The C range denotes satisfactory performance.

67 – 69 C- 1.70

64 – 66 D+ 1.30

60 – 63 D 1.00 The D range denotes unsatisfactory performance.

57 – 59 D- 0.70

<57 F 0.00 F denotes failing performance.

Graduate Grading Scale

PercentageLetter grade

Grade Points

Interpretation

93 – 100 A 4.00 The A range denotes excellent performance.

90 – 92 A- 3.70

87 – 89 B+ 3.30

83 – 86 B 3.00 The B range denotes good performance.

80 – 82 B- 2.70

77 – 79 C+ 2.30

73 – 76 C 2.00 The C range denotes satisfactory performance.

70 – 72 C- 1.70

67 – 69 D+ 1.30

63 – 66 D 1.00 The D range denotes unsatisfactory performance.

60 – 62 D- 0.70

<60 F 0.00 F denotes failing performance.

The evaluation of your work is my professional judgment and is not subject to negotiation. Incomplete “I” will not be given out, except under very special circumstances (e.g., illness, serious accident, death in family, natural disaster, etc.).

Assignments and WeightingExam 1 26%Exam 2 26%Exam 3 26%Quizzes and Homework 7%Lab Reports 15%

Extra CreditExtra Credit is not available in this course.

Late AssignmentsCredit will not be given for late assignments.

Missed Assignments and ExamsAnyone missing an exam, quiz, presentation without notifying the instructor in advance will NOT be allowed to make up the missed exam, quiz or presentation. Documentation of reason for missing may be required by instructor.

UNIVERSITY POLICIESAbout this SyllabusThis syllabus is not a contract. The instructor reserves and retains the right to alter the course requirements and/or assignments based on new materials, class discussions, current events or other legitimate pedagogical objectives.

Inclusive ExcellenceWichita State University is committed to achieving “Inclusive Excellence” and institutional strength through curricula, co-curricula, and other practices, which promote and encourage the intermingling of its students,

faculty, and staff from different backgrounds, in a challenging intellectual and multicultural climate that is marked by respect and appreciation for the spectrum of human diversity. The University is also committed to an “all-inclusive” diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, national origin, or military status.

Academic IntegrityStudents are responsible for knowing and following the Student Code of Conduct http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch8_05.htm and the Student Academic Honesty policy http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch2_17.htm. The first offense in violation of academic integrity will result in a ‘zero’ for the assignment, the second offense will result in an F for the course. Additionally, students will view the slide show on ‘Ethical Use of Engineering Information’ (http://library.wichita.edu/aveng/Ethics_vid/Ethics.htm).

Intellectual PropertyWichita State University students are subject to Board of Regents and University policies (see http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/ch9_10.htm) regarding intellectual property rights. Any questions regarding these rights and any disputes that arise under these policies will be resolved by the President of the University, or the President’s designee, and such decision will constitute the final decision.

DisabilitiesIf you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work, I encourage you to contact the Office of Disability Services (DS). The office is located in Grace Wilkie Annex, room 150, (316) 978-3309 (voice/tty). DS will review your concerns and determine, with you, what academic accommodations are necessary and appropriate for you. All information and documentation of your disability is confidential and will not be released by DS without your written permission.

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Copyright NoticeCourse materials prepared by the instructor, together with the content of all lectures presented by the instructor, are the property of the instructor. Video and audio recording of lectures and review sessions without the consent of the instructor is prohibited. Unless explicit permission is obtained from the instructor, recordings of lectures may not be modified and must not be transferred or transmitted to any other person, whether or not that individual is enrolled in the course.

Important Academic DatesIn Spring 2013, classes begin Tuesday, January 22, 2013, and end Thursday, May 9, 2013. The last date to drop a class and receive a W (withdrawn) instead of F (failed) is March 28, 2013. There are no classes during Spring Break (March 18 – 22, 2013). The final exam is Monday May 13, 2013.

Definition of Credit HourSuccess in this 3 credit hour course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, a minimum of 45 hours over the length of the course (normally 3 hours per unit per week with 1 of the hours used for lecture) for instruction and preparation/studying or course related activities for a total of 135 hours.

IME 549/Industrial Ergonomics, Spring 2015, Tentative Schedule

Week

Date Topics Source

1 Jan 21 Introduction2 Jan 26

Jan 28IntroductionAnatomy

3 Feb 2Feb 4

AnatomyBiomechanics

4 Feb 9Feb 11

BiomechanicsMusculoskeletal Disorders

5 Feb 16Feb 18

Musculoskeletal DisordersLab #1 Grip Strength

6 Feb 23Feb 25

Musculoskeletal DisordersExam #1

7 Mar 2Mar 4

OSHAOSHA

8 Mar 9Mar 11

AnthropometryLab #2 Anthropometry

9 Mar 16Mar 18

Spring Break – No ClassSpring Break – No Class

10 Mar 23Mar 25

Manual Material HandlingManual Material Handling

11 Mar 30Apr 1

Lab #3 Manual HandlingErgonomics Process

12 Apr 6Apr 8

Exam #2Ergonomics Process

13 Apr 13Apr 15

Ergonomics ProcessErgonomics Process

14 Apr 20Apr 22

Ergonomic Job AnalysisErgonomic Job Analysis

15 Apr 27Apr 29

Office ErgonomicsOffice Ergonomics

16 May 4May 6

TBDTBD

Final Exam

May 11 Final Exam3:00pm – 4:50pm, 202 Engineering

Week

Date Topics Source

Building