Spring 2020
PBHLTH 269C 001 - LEC 001
Occupational Biomechanics
Carisa Harris-Adamson
Jan 21, 2020 - May 08, 2020
Th
02:00 pm - 04:59 pm
Berkeley Way West 1206
Class #:10608
Units: 4
Offered through
School of Public Health
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
-1
Enrolled: 22
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 21
Waitlist Max: 20
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
9 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
Final Exam
MON, MAY 11TH
11:30 am - 02:30 pm
Internet/Online
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Course Catalog Description
Overview of ergonomics and occupational biomechanics. Course covers pathophysiology and risk factors of upper extremity and back musculoskeletal disorders, biomechanics of spine and upper extremity loading at work, measurement of force and posture, models for risk assessment, anthropometry applied to task and workstation design, tool design, and structure of successful ergonomics programs. Students will conduct a detailed job analysis and design a workplace intervention.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats