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Occupational Ergonomics Emphasis
The occupational ergonomics emphasis prepares students to meet the growing demand for safety professionals capable of dealing with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD). This emphasis provides students with a comprehensive background in ergonomic work analysis, hazard assessment, and program development in a variety of essential industries.
The occupational ergonomics emphasis will consist of the following courses:
1. SAFETY 488: Ergonomics
2. SAFETY 471: Applied Methods in Ergonomics
3. SAFETY 472: Advanced Industrial Ergonomics
In addition to these three courses students will be required to complete a compressive examination. The courses taken as part of the emphasis will be counted towards the "Safety Electives" requirement as well.
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