Erie Community College
6205 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
Course Outline
A.
Unit Code and Course Title:
IT 251 Work Design
B.
Curriculum/Program:
Industrial Technology
C.
Catalog Description:
A methods course which introduces ways to increase employee
productivity in any work setting. Both traditional and behavioral
approaches are covered. Included are problem-solving techniques, the
principles of motion economy, work simplification, operation and
processes analysis, human factors and job enrichment. Laboratory
exercises include diagnostic surveys, multiple activity and flow
process charts and the preparation of written standard practices.
Prerequisites: MT 121 or permission of instructor.
D.
Duration of Instruction:
200 minutes per week for 15 weeks
E.
Contact Hours:
4 contact hours per week, 3 credit course (2,2,3)
F.
Suggested Text/Course Materials:
Motion and Time Study – Design and Measurement of Work
By: Ralph M. Barnes
G.
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course the
student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Analyze a work situation.
Chart analysis.
Recommend procedures and changes based on the analysis.
Prepare a workplace layout by using methods analysis to maximize
productivity.
5. Write technical reports with a clear, concise and complete format.
H.
Program Competencies:
I.
SUNY General Education
Knowledge Areas:
1. Analyze material flow. (C.O.# 1 & 2)
2. Communicate technical information. (C.O. # 3, 4 & 5)
3. Develop manufacturing operations and work standards ( C.O. # 1-4)
Not applicable
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J.
ECC Graduate Learning
Outcomes (GLO)
1. Communicate effectively. (C.O. # 3 & 5)
2. Read and think critically. (C.O. # 1 & 4)
3. Apply appropriate mathematical procedures and quantitative
methods. (C.O. # 2)
9. Demonstrate adequate preparation for a career or continuing
education. (C.O. # 1-5)
K.
Assessment of Student Learning:
Achievement of the course outcomes will be measured by:
All laboratory assignments will be used as indicators of progress
through the semester. Five twenty minute quizzes. A mid-semester
exam and a final exam.
L.
Library Resources:
None
M.
Topical Outline:
I
Introduction
A.
Scope of Motion & Time Study
1.
Methods design
2.
Setting standards
3.
Work Measurement
4.
Training
B.
History of Motion and Time Study
1.
Taylor’s Principles
2.
Motion study as developed by Gilbreth
3.
Cyclegraphs and chronocyclegraphs
1 week
II
General Problem-Solving Process
A.
Definition of problem
B.
Analysis of problem
C.
Search for possible solution
D.
Lab-problem solving
1 week
III
Work Design
A.
Extent to which Motion and Time Study may be used
1.
Techniques
2.
Operating Capital Costs
3.
Cost reduction
B.
Methods Design
1.
Planning
2.
Pre-production
3.
Production
4.
Process design
C.
Methods Refinement
1.
Eliminate unnecessary work
2.
Combine operations
3.
Change sequence of operations and simplify
3 weeks
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Topical Outline Continued
D.
Lab-Design of Workplace Layout
IV
Process and Operation Analysis
A.
Process and flow charts, their design and application
B.
Lab-flow chart
C.
Activity Charts, their design and application
D.
Lab-Activity Chart
E.
Man and machine charts, their design and application
F.
Lab-Man/Machine Chart
G.
Operation charts, their design and application
H.
Lab-Operation Chart
4 weeks
V
Micro-motion Study and Equipment
A.
Producing film
B.
Film Analysis
C.
Lab-Film Analysis
1 week
VI
Human Engineering and Fundamental Motions
A.
Select
1.
Check list
B.
Grasp
1.
Check list
C.
Transport
1.
Effect of eye movement
2.
Check list
D.
Hold
1.
Check list
E.
Release
1.
Check list
F.
Position
1.
Check list
G.
Assemble
1.
Check list
H.
Lab-Therbligs
1 week
V
Principles of Motion Economy
A.
Human Body
1.
Arm and hand motion
2.
Body movements
3.
Body Rhythm
B.
Work Place
1.
Tools and materials
2.
Suitability of area
3.
Arrangement of machines
4 weeks
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Topical Outline Continued
C.
D.
VI
N:
Design of Tools and Equipment
1.
Jigs and fixtures
2.
Prepositioning
3.
Tool combinations
Lab – problems from text
Evaluation
A.
Five 20 minute quizzes
B.
Mid Semester and Final Examination
Prepared by: S.J. Kassab