IE 553 Engineering of Human Work

Course Description

The course focuses on the physics and physiology of humans a work; models for lifting, manual materials handling, muscle strength and EMG, physical work capacity, and rest allocation; special emphasis is given to learning about measurements, instrumentation, and laboratory experimentation.

Current Course Offering Schedule via C&DE

Semester: Summer 2009

Day and Time: NA - online

Location: NA - online

Start Date: May 18, 2009

End Date: August 14, 2009

Future Course Offering Schedule via C&DE

Semester: Fall 2009

Day and Time: TBA

Location: TBA

Start Date: August 24, 2009

End Date: December 18, 2009

Course Instructor:

PSU Course Catalog Description

I E 553 (BIOE) Engineering of Human Work (3) Physics and physiology of humans at work; models of muscle strength, dynamic movements; neural control; physical work capacity; rest allocation.  Prerequisite: BIOL 141 or BIOL 472
 

Required Course Textbooks

Class Notes and Handouts will be posted in ANGEL

"Occupational Biomechanics, 4th ed.",
Chaffin, D.B., Andersson, G.B.J., Martin, B.J.,
2006, John Wiley, New York.

(On reserve in the Engineering Library, 325 Hammond - QP303.C44 2006)

"Textbook of Work Physiology, 3rd ed.",
Astrand, P.O. and Rodahl, K.,
1986,  McGraw Hill, New York.
 

(On reserve in the Engineering Library, 325 Hammond - QP301.A23)

The enrollment process is:

1. Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for admission into the course at 814-865-7643.

2. Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail, fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.