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 549 | Human Factors in Engineering Design | 3 | Sp | |
| ENV H 560 | Occupational Safety Management | 4 | Sp | |
| 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 590 A [1] | Fundamentals of Env. & Occ. Toxicology | 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 562 | Technical Aspects of Safety and Health | 3 | W | |
| ENV H 564 | Recognition of Health and Safety Problems in Industry | 2 | A | |
| 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 445 | Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 4 | * | |
| HCDE 333 | Advanced Technical Writing and Oral Presentation | 4 | A, W, Sp, S (W Recommended)* |
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| * Course schedules are subject to change. Please check the UW Time Schedule or contact the department to confirm quarters offered. | ||||