SCIE 217: Science Ergonomics

Course Description

This course focuses on the fundamentals of ergonomics, and the interface between human and machine. Students gain a basic knowledge of safety, maintenance, and ease of use. They will learn methods for investigating user behaviours, anthropometrics, the design of control devices and displays, human factors, and environmental psychology.

Learning Outcomes

Ergonomic Opportunity Identification Science Through Art Biomechanics Application Anthropometric Data Integration Ergonomics Best Practices Work Safety

Projects / Activities

The following activities allow learners a hands-on application of Science concepts in Ergonomics through creative outcomes.


The Kinetic Ergonome
Understanding biomechanics through stop-motion animation

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er-GAME-nomics
Understanding ergonomics through tabletop game design

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