Course Title Ergonomics

Course ID ARCH 601

Course Program Undergraduate,  B.Arch,  

Course Type Optional Theory

Credits 2.00

Credits Hours 2 Hrs/WK

Semester Block A

Prerequisite None

Course Offered No

Description Introduction, historical overview, classifications and scopes. Human physiology, posture biomechanics and psychology. Anthropometry; principals, process and application in design. Human relationship with activity, space and form. Human performance under environmental factors. Design for performance, comfort, health, safety and aesthetics. Cognitive ergonomics; principles and process of information design. Ergonomic design principles for different types of activity, space, building and interface elements.