Both anatomical and physiological mechanisms of importance to engineers are covered. Methodology of system failure investigation using accidents, injuries, and task-analysis methods. Theories of accident causation. Generation and evaluation of intervention strategies. Case studies from industry, the home, and transportation will be used throughout the course.
Content varies from section to section and semester to semester.
An introduction to the development of digital simulation models of complex systems. A study of simulation languages for modeling discrete systems. This is an elective course for IE seniors who will have already had a course in basic simulation modeling. Projects are selected that integrate the material learned in academic courses. A written report and an oral presentation are required.