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ENGIN 203 - Designing for the Human Body

Engineering Graduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

ENGIN

Course Number

203

Department

Course Level

Graduate

Course Title

Designing for the Human Body

Course Description

Students will learn how the body transfers loads during daily activities and how external or internal device design can have a long-term impact on body bio-mechanical function. Some examples include the impact of phone use and forward flexion of the neck and asymmetrical spinal loading due to shoulder bags (e.g., impact on factory workers or military personnel). The role of human-centered design on internal and external devices will be presented through case studies. Lastly, the impact of data from novel portable measurement tools that can be incorporated into wearable devices will be discussed, with a specific focus on disease monitoring, prevention, and early detection.

Minimum Units

1

Maximum Units

1

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; S/U Option

Instructors

O'Connell

Prerequisites

*Undergraduate degree in a STEM field. Prerequisites (optional): hands-on skills (e.g., making 3D models), physics, engineering materials
course, engineering design.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

-

Credit Replacement Courses

-

Course Objectives

The main goal of this course is to present how external or internal device design can have a long-term impact on body biomechanical function and the role of human-centered design on internal and external devices.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will learn how the body transfers loads during daily activities and how external or internal device design can have a long-term impact on body bio-mechanical function.

Formats

Web-based Discussion, Web-based Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

Other

Weeks

5

Web-Based Discussion Hours

1

Web-Based Discussion Hours Min

1

Web-Based Discussion Hours Max

1

Web-Based Lecture Hours

2.6

Web-Based Lecture Hours Min

2.6

Web-Based Lecture Hours Max

2.6

Outside Work Hours

9

Outside Work Hours Min

9

Outside Work Hours Max

9

Term

Summer

Weeks

Other

Weeks

5

Web-Based Discussion Hours

1

Web-Based Discussion Hours Min

1

Web-Based Discussion Hours Max

1

Web-Based Lecture Hours

2.6

Web-Based Lecture Hours Min

2.6

Web-Based Lecture Hours Max

2.6

Outside Work Hours

9

Outside Work Hours Min

9

Outside Work Hours Max

9