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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

TECH 581 - Ergonomics

Study of the basic human factors in engineering systems with emphasis on human-machine systems in relation to equipment designs and the work environment. Analyses of organizational factors relevant to operators at work, including monotony, repetitive work, training, and selection.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MATH 155; and either both PHYS 150 and PHYS 151, or PHYS 250; and TECH 534; or consent of department.

Credits: 3