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Using Experiential Learning to Teach Office Ergonomics in the Undergraduate Classroom

Conference Session: Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Terri M. Lynch-Caris, Kettering University; Karl D. Majeske, Oakland University
Tagged Divisions: Industrial Engineering

experience.This paper describes a direct method of teaching ergonomics topics by incorporating a researchstudy into a classroom laboratory experience. This results in a hands-on, active learningexperience that will impact all students in the class. In addition to learning research methods byparticipation, this approach incorporates additional topics and broader contemporary topics.2. PurposeThe traditional ergonomics syllabus has focused on the physical requirements of manual laborworkers. While manufacturing and other jobs requiring physical labor remain vital componentsin the workforce, many developed countries have transitioned to a knowledge economy. By2003, more than half of all workers in the United States used a computer1 and the number

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Ergonomics Topics for the Undergraduate Classroom

Conference Session: Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Terri M. Lynch-Caris, Kettering University; Letitia M. Pohl, University of Arkansas
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Industrial Engineering

authors intend to continue collaboration around building, improving and sustainingexceptional undergraduate ergonomics classrooms and labs to meet the needs of the changingworkforce. Continuous improvement in the classroom necessitates alignment with professionalorganizations and industrial partners. Faculty collaboration and class comparison makes theprocess meaningful.AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to acknowledge colleagues at University A and University B who havecontributed and enabled the development of the ergonomics class and laboratory. Also, thanks tothe many undergraduate and graduate students who have influenced the teaching style andcontent for the benefit of future students. Thank you to the NCEES for expertise and

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An Academic Program Assessment Methodology to Leverage the Integrated Higher Education Environment Created by the Complete College Tennessee Act (CCTA)

Conference Session: Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David Elizandro, Tennessee Technological University; David H. Huddleston, Tennessee Technological University; Y. Jane Liu, Tennessee Technological University; Elizabeth L. Hutchins
Tagged Divisions: Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #16362An Academic Program Assessment Methodology to Leverage the IntegratedHigher Education Environment Created by the Complete College TennesseeAct (CCTA)Dr. David Elizandro, Tennessee Technological University David Elizandro is a professor of engineering at Tennessee Tech University where he teaches decision sciences in the Department of Computer Science. He earned a BS in chemical engineering, MBA, and PhD in industrial engineering. Professor Elizandro has served in a variety of administrative and leadership roles in science and engineering education. Professor Elizandro has numerous publications and

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