KINE 4478U – Advanced Ergonomics and Human Factors

The purpose of this course is to explore advanced issues in ergonomics, human factors and digital human modeling. This course builds on the skills developed in KINE 4475U – Occupational Ergonomics to provide a deeper understanding of the etiology of workplace injuries and quantitative risk assessment. This course will place a major emphasis on proactive ergonomics approaches, including in depth theoretical and practical evaluation of digital human modeling technologies to optimize human performance in the workplace. Students will gain an appreciation for how human biomechanics, physiology and movement behaviour are predicted using theoretical models, and will evaluate the strengths and limitations of such approaches. By the end of this course, students will be equipped with the tools needed to become a professional ergonomist.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): KINE 4475U or equivalent
Cross-listed: HLSC 5304G