TI-2111 Work System Design & Ergonomics

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TI-2111 Work System Design & Ergonomics

Monday 10:00 12.00 WIB, Thurs 15:00 17.00 WIB
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Course Description:
Survey of Industrial Engineering methods for measuring, evaluating, and improving performance of
work systems in organizations. Introduction to Ergonomics with an emphasis on
human capabilities and limitations. Discussion of application of Industrial
Engineering and Ergonomics design principles to redesign workstations, work tasks,
and work environments.

Textbooks:
1. Niebel B. and Freisvalds A. (2003). Methods, Standards, and Work Design, 11th ed., McGrawHill, Boston
2. Wickens C. et al., (2004). An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering, 2nd ed., Pearson
Prentice Hall, London

Course Requirements:
Examinations: Two exams will be given. The format will be closed notes unless otherwise
stated. A review for the exam will be provided. Test items will be taken from lectures,
assignments, and any other materials presented in class. No make-up examinations will be
given. Students who miss an exam must see the instructor in person within 24 hours of the
scheduled exam (email is unacceptable). If you are already aware of a conflict or potential
conflict, see the instructor immediately.
Pop Quizzes: Approximately 2 short quizzes will be given throughout the semester. Quizzes
will be given unannounced. Material will be taken from reading assignment and/or the most
recent previous lecture. No make-up quizzes will be provided, for any reason.
In-class Activities: Group assignments will be given at the end of a topic as in-class activities.
This is intended to provide students with the opportunity to solve given problems via group
discussions. A workbook will be provided for group documentation, and will be graded. At the
end of the semester, a group peer evaluation will be conducted.
Homework Assignments: Two homework assignments will be given. This is intended to
assess student understanding of the concepts learned in class and provide students with the
opportunity to utilize the tools and concepts in a broader context (implications to design and
work tasks). The assignments are also group work. However, each student is expected to
practice individually since similar materials may be found in the exam.

Accommodations: Please schedule an appointment with the instructor to discuss academic,

religious, cultural, or documented disability accommodation needs.

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Grading: An overall course grade will be assigned based on performance using the following
percentages:
Course Requirement
Examinations (2)
Quizzes
Homework (2)
In-class activities (workbook)
Class participation (Well try to learn your name!)

Percentage of grade
60% (30% each)
10%
15% (7.5% each)
15% (total)
5% (Bonus)

Letter grades will be assigned using the following scale:

Letter Grade
Percentage
A
90 % or above
B
80 89 %
C
70 79 %
D
60 - 69 %
E
<60%

Additional Information
1. Regular class attendance and participation will help to ensure quality performance in this class.
2. This is a design class, not a computational course. Therefore, it will require each student to use,
develop, and perfect their problem solving and critical thinking skills.
3. This class is designed to allow students to apply the concepts. Therefore, students need to
realize that there is no one correct solution for a number of the design issues we will encounter,
but there are better designs or answers than others.
4. All written assignments will be graded on the quality of the work. It is expected that each
student will provide well-written and defended solutions to the problems for this class. Only
legible handwriting will be graded.
5. If you have a dispute about a grade for any assignment or examination, provide the instructor
with a written explanation no later than 1 week after the work was returned to you. I do make
mistakes, so please dont hesitate to bring them to my attention.
6. Please let me know if you have questions concerning grading, assignments, and class notes.
7. I will strive to make this an exciting class. I welcome your suggestions for improving the course
at any time.

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Tentative Schedule (Subject to Change)

Week
1

Topic
Course introduction, History, & Motivation

Reading Assignments
1.1

Problem solving and operation analysis tools (7

tools, 5W-1H, 5Why, charts, etc.)
Motion study & Principles of motion economy
Kaizen, Poka Yoke, SMED
Time study: Concept & Introduction
Time study: Cycle time, rating factors, and
allowance

1.2, 1.3

Time study: Standard time

Predetermined time systems
Work sampling

1.12
1.13
1.14

Wage payment
Midterm exam

1.17

Intro to Human Factors Engineering

Visual sensory system
Auditory system
Cognition system
Display
Control
Engineering anthropometry
Biomechanics of work
Work Physiology
Stress and Workload
Safety, accidents, and human error
HCI and Automation
Selection and Training
Guest lecture
Final Exam

2.1
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15 & 2.16
2.18

2
3
4
5
6

9
10
11
12
13
14
15

1.4
1.9
1.10, 1.11