Coursework

The following courses may be beneficial to research conducted in the WE-Lab.

Industrial and Systems Engineering Department

ISYE 310 - Work Measurement and Work Design

Techniques for improving and designing better methods; procedures for measuring work and developing time standards in production and service activities. Study of work center design and methods for improving human work.

ISYE 335 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers

Sampling and descriptive statistics; random variables; discrete and continuous probability distributions and its applications to engineering problems; fitting data to distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing using both nonparametric and parametric methods; and simple regression. Emphasis is given to engineering applications.

ISYE 410/510 - Human Factors Engineering

Introduction to the principles of human-machine systems, human error, auditory systems, and visual systems. Analysis of psychomotor skills, speech communications, and control-display relationships.

ISYE 435/535 - Experimental Design for Engineering

Statistical techniques for designing and analyzing relationships among variables in engineering processes. Engineering applications of analysis of variance (ANOVA), factorial design, and fractional factorial design.

ISYE 436/536 - Applied Regression Analysis for Engineering

Statistical techniques for modeling, designing, and investigating relationships among variables in engineering processes. Engineering applications of linear regression with one predictor variable, multiple linear regression, and forecasting and time series analysis.

ISYE 570 - Introduction to Data Analytics for Engineers

A broad introduction to the key analytical tools and techniques to effectively extract and interpret complex patterns found in large amounts of data. Reinforce statistic modeling skills, and develop core skills to make informed decisions. Major topics include: data manipulation and transformation, data visualization, sampling methods, classification methods, linear regression analysis.

ISYE 605 - Healthcare Systems Engineering

Introduction to healthcare systems engineering with a focus on the applicability of industrial and systems engineering approaches (e.g., statistics, lean, six sigma, simulation, scheduling, inventory control, supply chain) to the problems of healthcare service and delivery systems including case study and analysis. Discussion of various operations and process flows (e.g., patient flow, medication flow, work flow, information flow) in the healthcare setting. Current research issues and topics in healthcare systems engineering also addressed.

ISYE 691 - Occupational Ergonomics

Development and use of the human-machine model to establish the effects of interface design, environment, and work organization on the performance, safety, and health of the workforce. Topics include anthropometry, work physiology, biomechanics, environments (thermal, auditory, vibratory, and visual), and design of controls, display, and work spaces.

Other Departments

TECH 534 - Human Factors in Industrial Accident Prevention

Survey of human factors principles and techniques used to minimize the frequency and severity of industrial accidents.

TECH 542 - Work Simplification and Measurement

Techniques for improving and standardizing methods; procedures for measuring work and developing time standards in production and service activities.

TECH 581 – Ergonomics

Study of the basic human factors in engineering systems with emphasis on human-machine systems in relation to equipment designs and the work environment. Analyses of organizational factors relevant to operators at work, including monotony, repetitive work, training, and selection.

KNPE 635 – Biomechanics

Biomechanical principles in the analysis of human motion. Use of cinematography and other techniques.

Contact Us

Wellness and Ergonomics Laboratory (WE-LAB)
College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
590 Garden Road, Room 230

Jaejin Hwang, Ph.D.
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Office: Engineering Building 242
jhwang3@niu.edu
815-753-9980

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