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Graduate Program
in Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
(New Program Since
1994)
Description
of Program
Justification,
Significance & Uniqueness of the Program
Faculty
Profiles
Required
Courses
Elective
Courses
Description
of Program
At the University of Cincinnati, the graduate
(M.S. and Ph.D.) study of ergonomics and safety is accomplished as a special
emphasis area within the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) and the
Mechanical, Industrial and Nuclear Engineering Department (MINED). This
curriculum will be given as a special program under the existing National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health sponsored Education Resource Center
activities located within the DEH and the MINED. Since the fields of ergonomics
and safety are interdisciplinary in nature, students with various training and
education need to be trained to address both engineering and health aspects.
Thus, the Occupational Safety and Ergonomic Program (OSEP) at the University of
Cincinnati has been designed to accommodate both students with engineering
degrees and those majoring in medical sciences, biology, chemistry, physics,
psychology and management. In general, a student with an undergraduate
engineering degree will apply for admission into the OSEP through the MINED
while others with majors in medical sciences, biology, chemistry, physics,
psychology and management will apply through the DEH. There are several courses
(Principles of Ergonomics in the DEH and Safety Engineering in the MINED)
offered by these two departments which are taken by students in this program
from both departments. The OSEP in the MINED will have more of an engineering
emphasis while that in the DEH will have more of a health emphasis. Students
will have the freedom (and will be encouraged) to take as many elective courses
as possible from both departments in order to ensure broad-based training in
both the engineering and the health aspects of ergonomics and safety.
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Justification,
Significance & Uniqueness of the Program
Ergonomic deficiencies are becoming a major
concern for workers in many areas (industry, health care etc) and are
responsible for most occupational musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses. In
recent years, ergonomics has been the center of attention for the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) where Ergonomic Standards are expected
to be promulgated soon (1995).
Given the importance of ergonomics to industry
and OSHA, there are few well-trained ergonomic professionals around the U.S.
Thus, there is a need to develop a graduate program geared toward training
individuals in the field of ergonomics.
This program is unique in the State of
Ohio as it provides a training environment in the field of Occupational Safety
and Ergonomics which utilizes existing expertise (faculty), courses and
facilities within the Colleges of Medicine and Engineering. As this program
dovetails with an existing Educational Resource Center (housed in the Department
of Environmental Health) sponsored by the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health, the availability of future student support is very promising.
In addition it requires no additional faculty or laboratory facilities. It is
the only program of its kind in Ohio and ranks in the top 10 in the country in
strength of faculty and other resources. Employment opportunity for graduates is
excellent. Since most employers want a person trained in both Industrial Hygiene
and Ergonomics our graduates will be particularly well suited. For example, a
1993 graduate of our MS in Industrial Hygiene program with a minor in Ergonomics
has been hired a major multinational petroleum company to set up their office
ergonomics program.
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Faculty
Profiles
As this program is a collaborative program
between the Department of Environmental Health and the Department of Mechanical,
Industrial & Nuclear Engineering, several core faculty members from both the
departments are involved in the teaching and/or advising of students. The names
of these faculty members are listed below:
- Amit Bhattacharya, Ph.D., CPE (Certified
Professional Ergonomist)
Coordinator of the program for the students
in the Department of Environmental Health
Primary Research Areas: Ergonomics, Biomechanics, Traumatic Injuries,
Effect of Environmental Chemicals on Postural Balance
- Ash Genaidy, Ph.D., CPE (Certified
Professional Ergonomist)
Coordinator of the program for the students
in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial & Nuclear Engineering
Primary Research Areas: Ergonomics, Occupational Biomechanics
- Richard Shell, Ph.D., PE
Director, Safety Engineering Program and
Industrial Engineering, Department of Mechanical, Industrial & Nuclear
Engineering
- Thomas Waters, Ph.D.
Volunteer Assistant Professor
NIOSH, Cincinnati
Primary Research Areas: Ergonomics, Occupational Biomechanics
- Vern Putz-Anderson, Ph.D.
Volunteer Associate Professor
NIOSH, Cincinnati
Primary Research Area: Ergonomics
- Ronald Huston, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Mechanics
Primary Research Area: Biomechanics
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Required
Courses
| Quarter |
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Number |
Credits
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Autumn
Year 1 |
System Safety I
Environmental Health Seminar
Air Sampling and Analysis I
Introduction to Biostatistics
Intro to Physiology
Env. Hygiene & Safety Tech. |
20-263-621
26-904-701
26-904-741
26-904-787
26-904-785
26-904-707 |
3
1
3
4
3
3
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| Winter |
Environmental
Health Seminar
System Safety II
Safety Engineering & Product Liability
Industrial Ventilation
Physical Aspects of Env.
Industrial Hygiene & Safety Practice |
26-904-702
20-263-777
20-265-779
26-904-779
26-904-790
26-904-905
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1
3
3
3
3
3
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| Spring |
Environmental
Health Seminar
Special Topics in Industrial Hygiene
Principles of Ergonomics*
Intro to Measurement Techniques in Ergonomics*
Intro to Epidemiology |
26-904-703
20-263-721
26-904-792
26-904-748
26-904-776 |
1
3
3
3
3
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| Summer |
Ergonomic
Internshipe |
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Autumn
Year 2 |
Health Physics
and Radiation Protection
Environmental Health Seminar
Occup. Health, Hygiene and Safety Workshop
Organizational Behavior
Hazardous Waste Management
Biomechanical and Physiological Aspects of Muscular Activities*
Masters Thesis Research
Occupational Safety and Health Team
Electives |
20-252-640
26-904-701
26-904-819
22-415-771
26-904-834
26-904-744
26-904-791
29-566-815 |
3
1
1
3
2
3
3
1
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Winter
Year 2 |
Teaching Practicum
Masters Thesis Research
Occup. Health, Hygiene and Safety Workshop
Ethics in Research
Team Building in Occupational Safety and Health Setting |
26-904-726
26-904-791
26-904-820
26-950-730
29-566-816 |
1-3
Variable
1
1
1 |
Spring
Year 2 |
Masters Thesis Research
Occup. Health, Hygiene and Safety Workshop |
26-904-791
26-904-821 |
Variable
1 |
a) This program includes several courses
from the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Nuclear Engineering.
b) The student is expected to take all
courses listed above (47 credits) and additional electives totalling at
least 3 credits
c) During the summer between Year 1 and 2,
the graduate student is expected to work as an occupational safety ergonomic
intern or to work on his/her Master's thesis under the guidance of the
Thesis Committee.
d) During the second year, the student is
required to take a minimum of one credit of "Teaching Practicum in
Environmental Health", 26-904-725/726/727, (see description on next
page).
e) Can be arranged during any quarter or in
the summer of lst year.
* If scheduling conflict occurs or with
permission of advisor and program director, these courses can be substituted
with comparable courses in ergonomics from the college of engineering. (See
elective list).
ADDITIONAL NOTES
 | For "Industrial Hygiene and Safety
Practice" students must attend all field trips and write reports on
three and should attend the orientatiaon sessions for this class in the Fall
Quarter. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the orientation session
for this class during Fall Quarter.
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| Teaching Practicum. There is a requirement
of a minimum of one credit of teaching practicum for M.S. students in the
second year of study. The teaching practicum requirement applies to all full
and part-time graduate students irrespective of source of funding. Conduct
of one laboratory experiment in the Air Sampling and Analysis sequence
carries one graduate credit, two experiments carry two graduate credits, for
example. In conducting experiments, the student is responsible for all
attendant duties such as setup, laboratory teaching, cleanup, report
reviewing and grading. Practicum assignments in other courses are also
available. Each single credit hour is approximately equal to thirty hours of
experience.
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| An acceptable Master's thesis demonstrating
critical judgment is required. Upon acceptance of a "Statement of
Intent", the thesis is performed under the guidance of an appointed
committee. While working on the thesis, the student may sign up for thesis
credit, up to 15 credit hours per quarter.
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| Students with financial support are required
to maintain satisfactory progress towards a degree. This generally requires
at least 15 credit hours each quarter. The standard tuition fee allows up to
19 credit hours per quarter.
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| All requirements must be completed no later
than 7 years from entry into the degree program.
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| Graduate students wishing to pursue a Ph.D.
degree in the Environmental and Industrial Hygiene Program may, with
permission and upon acceptance into the program, proceed without a M.S.
degree.
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| Also consult "Guidelines for the Degree
of Master of Science", "Policy for External Thesis Work", and
other information provided by the Graduate Studies Office of the Department
of Environmental Health. |
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Elective
Courses
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Quarter
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Course
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Number
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Credits
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| Autumn |
Introduction to
Biomechanics
Work Measurement and Wage Incentives
Ergonomic Internship |
20-263-685
20-267-720
26-905-881 |
3
3
1-3
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| Winter |
Energy and the
Environment
Industrial Work Physiology
Introduction to Air Pollution
Regression Analysis
Interface Design
Ergonomics in Design
Anthropometry and Occupational Biomechanics
Environmental Toxicology
Fire Protection Engineering
Ergonomic Internship |
26-904-772
20-263-750
20-257-661
26-904-788
20-267-655
20-267-751
20-267-752
26-904-782
20-265-777
26-905-881 |
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1-3
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| Spring |
Aerosol
Measurement
Experimental Design
Nonparametric Statistics
Basic Principles of Environmental Law
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Engineering Safety II
Environmental Quality Management
Epidemiology of Cancer
Experimental Design
Human Body Dynamics
Management of Professions
Risk Assessment
Safety Engineering and Management
Ergonomic Internship |
26-904-743
26-904-789
26-904-795
20-257-657
20-257-721
20-263-778
26-904-835
26-904-898
26-904-789
20-263-687
20-265-640
26-904-987
20-265-778
26-905-881 |
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4-5
3
1-3
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Please consult the University of Cincinnati
"Courses of Instruction Bulletin" for a more extensive listing of
courses.
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