A complete introduction to the field, Ergonomics: Foundational
Principles, Applications and Technologies discusses scientific
principles, research, applications, and emerging trends in
technology. Covering the foundational principles and major topics
in physical ergonomics, the book contains the necessary components
of a quality ergonomics course, including a sample course syllabus,
PowerPoint slides for instructors and students, homework
assignments, class projects, instructor s manual, suggested lab
equipment, proposed lab exercises, and a student laboratory
manual.
Based on the author s almost two decades of teaching, the text
covers basic ergonomic principles from research and application
perspectives. It includes hands-on laboratory activities to
complement classroom instruction and cases studies that demonstrate
application of ergonomic knowledge. Using an approach that
highlights the physical over the cognitive, the author focuses less
on kinesiology principles and more on applied kinesiology in
ergonomics.
- Provides a basic explanation of the systems of the body to
establish a foundation for understanding and consistently applying
ergonomic principles
- Covers the human senses and the sensory process for each,
including tools and techniques for assessing sensory impact
- Explains the functionality, relationship, and elements of the
integrated roles of the muscular system and nervous system
- Introduces the study of anthropometrics and the principles that
can be used to support anthropometric design, including data
collection, calculation of statistics, and identification of
appropriate data sources
- Examines the basic ergonomic principles of work place design
and evaluation of hand tools
- Discusses the origin, nature, and impact of work-related
musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in the global community
- Includes coverage of the concepts of information processing,
measurement of mental workload, and an introduction to ergonomic
design of controls and displays
The book supplies everything required to teach the class. Upon
completion of a course using this book, students will be prepared
to apply the ergonomic knowledge in industry or continue to higher
levels of study in the field. The text builds the foundation
students and professionals need to understand and improve the
environments, equipment, and systems with which humans interact in
the workplace, recreational environment, and home.
Description of Instructors Manual
Available upon course adoption, the instructor s manual contains
resources to assist in quickly establishing a course layout,
schedule, and associated documents. This resource genuinely makes
the selection of the text a "turn-key" option for the professor to
deliver a high-quality ergonomics course.
- Sample course syllabus
- Summary of suggested ergonomic lab equipment
- Sample course schedule
- Description of assignments such as student projects and
more.
Description of Laboratory Manual
Available for download from www.crcpress.com, the laboratory
manual contains multiple laboratory and application assignments to
give student a hands-on experience in applying ergonomic material
taught in the classroom lectures. The manual has labs for each of
the primary topics covered in the course as well as guidelines on
how students are to conduct the laboratories and prepare lab
reports. Numerous tables, equations, and examples are provided in
the lab manual to facilitate student understanding of the material.
The use of the lab manual supports the instructor by providing
tailored exercises for students to perform that are directly
aligned with the textbook material. Assignments are also provided
for students taking the course via distance learning or remote
resources. "
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