Human-Integrated Systems and Organizational Behaviour (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain the importance and application of ergonomic design principles, sensory systems, and work physiology in improving workplace safety and efficiency.
2. Apply the ergonomic method and human factor principles in designing workstations, control devices, and safety interventions
3. Analyze the effectiveness of ergonomic and safety interventions in enhancing organizational performance and reducing occupational hazards.
4. Evaluate the benefits and challenges of alternatives to achieve high performance at the individual, team, and organizational levels.

Topics:

1. Topic 1: Introduction to Human-Integrated System and Organizational Behaviour.
2. Topic 2: Engineering Anthropometry, Sensory System and Ergonomics
3. Practicum Module 1: Anthropometry
4. Topic 3: Design of Workstation and Decision-Making Models
5. Practicum Module 2: Time and Motion Study
6. Topic 4: Work Physiology, Workload and Design for Safety
7. Practicum Module 3: Biomechanics and Design of Manual Handling
8. Topic 5: Human-Computer Interaction
9. Topic 6: Automation and Transportation Human Factors
10. Topic 7: Design for Personel Selection and Training, Macro Ergonomics
11. Practicum Module 4: Fatigue & Energy Consumption
12. Topic 8: Cognition, Motivation, and Decision Making
13. Practicum Module 5: Work Environment Design
14. Topic 9: Team dynamics and interpersonal influence
15. Topic 10: Organizational Design, Leadership, and Innovation