MASTER OF SCIENCE LEARNING EMPHASIS:
Ergonomics and Human Factors
Learning Objectives
Students completing this emphasis area will be able to:
- Describe the individual, psychosocial and physical factors that contribute to the onset and development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders
- Explain the approaches different health professionals use to diagnose, treat and help workers overcome work-related musculoskeletal disorders
- Analyze critically the science and research relevant to work-related musculoskeletal disorders and the methods used to measure and evaluate workplace exposures
- Demonstrate how cognitive factors influence work and how human factors methods can improve product designs, work methods and reduce the potential for errors and accidents
- Evaluate how workers may perceive their work and work environment, methods to manage and motivate workers and methods to introduce and implement organizational change
- Analyze the suitability and relative strengths of the various methods used to change and improvement to work environments
- Demonstrate proficiency in communicating technical and policy information to labor and management
Emphasis Area Requirements (15 credits)
| Course # |
Course Name |
Credits Required |
Quarter |
| ENV H 537 |
Introduction to Manufacturing Systems |
3 |
A |
| ENV H 541 |
* |
* |
* |
| ENV H 560 |
Organizing and Administering Industrial Safety and Health Programs |
4 |
A |
| ENV H 566 |
Introduction to Ergonomics |
3 |
W |
| ENV H 596 [1] |
Current Issues in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (Musculoskeletal Disorders module) |
2 |
Sp (odd years) |
| [1] Fulfills DEOHS breadth requirements. |
Electives (select minimum 7 credits)
| Course # |
Course Name |
Credits Required |
Quarter |
| ENV H 405 [1] |
Toxic Chemicals and Human Health |
3 |
Sp |
| ENV H 577 [1] |
Risk Assessment for Environmental Health Hazards |
3/4 |
A |
| [1] Fulfills DEOHS breadth requirements. One of these electives must be completed. |
| ENV H 453 |
Industrial Hygiene |
3 |
A |
| ENV H 457 |
Industrial and Environmental Noise |
3 |
Sp (even years) |
| ENV H 555 |
Instrumental Methods for Industrial Hygiene Measurement: Laboratory |
3 |
Sp |
| ENV H 556 |
Quantitative Occupational Exposure Analysis |
3 |
W (odd years) |
| ENV H 559 |
Applied Occupational Health and Safety |
3 |
Sp |
| ENV H 560 |
Organizing and Administering Industrial Safety and Health Programs |
4 |
A |
| ENV H 562 |
Technical Aspects of Safety and Health |
3 |
W |
| ENV H 564 |
Recognition of Health and Safety Problems in Industry |
2 |
A |
| ENV H 565 |
Occupational Stress and Management |
3 |
A (even years) |
| ENV H 569 |
Occupational Biomechanics |
4 |
Sp (even years) |
| ENV H 570 |
Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology |
3 |
Sp |
| ENV H 584 |
Occupational and Environmental Health: Policy and Politics |
3 |
W |
| ENV H 596 |
Current Issues in Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
2, max. 12 |
A, W, Sp |
| ENV H 599 |
Field Studies |
2-6, max. 6 |
A, W, Sp, S |
| ENV H 600 |
Independent Study or Research |
* |
A, W, Sp, S |
| REHAB 444 |
Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy |
4 |
* |
| REHAB 445 |
Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy |
4 |
* |
| TC 333 |
Advanced Technical Writing and Oral Presentation |
4 |
A, W, Sp, S* |
| * Course schedules are subject to change. Please check the UW Time Schedule or contact the department to confirm quarters offered. |
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