SYLLABUS

IE 3120: WORK DESIGN

IE CORE (3CR.)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Role of the human as an element of the work environment. Traditional issues of work
standards, productivity analysis and occupational safety are introduced. Examination of
functional and organizational role of the worker; impact of emerging computer-based
technologies on work design and implementation strategies is discussed.
PREREQUISITES BE 2100, Admission to the IE Professional Program
CO-REQUISITES None
TEXTBOOK AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIAL
Niebel's Methods, Standards, and Work Design / Edition 12 by Andris Freivalds, Benjamin W.
Niebel, 2008, McGraw-Hill Companies, ISBN-13: 9780073376318
COURSE OBJECTIVES
IE3120.01 Conduct IE analysis of current methods and operations.
IE3120.02 Conduct a Time Study.
IE3120.03 Develop a work standard using Predetermined Time Systems.
IE3120.04 Develop standards for indirect labor using Work Sampling.
Compute learning curve parameters and develop a standard using learning
IE3120.05
curves.
IE3120.06 Develop a business case for methods and ergonomics decisions.
IE3120.07 Conduct ergonomic analysis of physical work.
IE3120.08 Demonstrate understanding of principles of workstation design.
Evaluate workplace environmental parameters including noise, lighting, and
IE3120.09
climate.
IE3120.10 Demonstrate the ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
IE3120.11 Discuss issues of professional and ethical responsibility.
IE3120.12 Effective, professional communication on IE 3120 project reports
TOPICS COVERED
1. Problem solving tools and Operations Analysis
2. Manual work design; Workplace equipment and tool design
3. Work environment design; Design of cognitive work
4. Proposed method implementation
5. Time study, performance rating and allowances
6. Predetermined time systems
7. Work sampling; Standards follow up and uses
8. Wage payment and incentive plans; Training and learning curves
CLASS SCHEDULE
Fall 2011; M/W: 3:00PM – 4:25PM
CONTRIBUTION TO PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Engineering Topics
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Used in outcome assessment: X ; supports program outcome: 
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (I) (j) (k)
X X    X  X   

Prepared by: Ellis 5/31/2012; Approved by Curriculum Committee 06/05/2012