Id: 035457 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Macroergonomics field. Macroergoniomics, also known as the third generation of ergonomics, is a top-down sociotechnical systems approach to the design of organizations, work systems, and jobs. The goal of macroergonomics is a fully harmonized work system at both the macro- and micro-ergonomic level which results in improved productivity, job satisfaction, health and safety, and employee commitment.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: 19.525 Industrial Hygiene & Ergonomics.

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