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OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS AND BIOMECHANICS

BME/ISYE 564
Course Description

Introduces engineers how to design manufacturing and industrial operations in which people play a significant role, so that human capabilities are maximized, physical stress is minimized, and workload is optimized. Examples and topics emphasize industrial applications.

Prerequisites

ISYE/PSYCH 349 or BME 315 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.91

7.28% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.03% from Historical

A Rate
84.75%

52.65% from Historical

Class Size
59

50.25% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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