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COURSE PRO FORMA

IMPORTANT:
Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *. Changes
to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.

Academy/Faculty/Institute/Centre Engineering
Department Mechanical Engineering

Programme Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing)

Course Code* KCEC 3101
Course Title* Computer Aided Ergonomics

Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum Require- None
ment(s)

Student Learning Time (SLT)* 120
Credit*
3
Course Learning Outcomes* At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Demonstrate the importance of ergonomics in system design.

2. Develop system design based on ergonomics principles and
guidelines.

3. Analyse system design for ergonomics using computer aided
ergonomics tools and applications.

Transferable Skills None

Synopsis of Course Contents This course provides a broad based introduction to ergonomic prin-
ciples and their application in the design of work or product, equip-
ment and the workplace. Consideration is given to anthropometry,
musculoskeletal disorders, manual handling, biomechanics, and
ergonomic aspects of the special population as well as to the social
and legal aspects.

Learning Strategies (lecture, tutorial, work- Lecture, tutorial, computer lab session
shop, discussion, etc)

Assessment Weightage* Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination: 60%

Discussions in class
Methodologies for Feedback on Perfor- Returning graded assignments and tests
mance
Final grades are announced

Refer to the University of Malaya (First Degree) Rules 2013 and the
Criteria in Summative Assessment University of Malaya (First Degree) Regulations 2013.

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