Explores the structure and function of the human body to facilitate understanding of the body's interface with product design. Bone, muscle, neural, circulatory, and digestive systems will be studied and considered with respect to product design-oriented tasks such as mobility, seating, physical tasks, digital and electronic interactions, etc. The course will delve into physiological themes, such as how structure and function are closely related and the need for product designers to consider the two-way flow of information/interactions from body to product and product to body, and the effects of each on product and human function. This course is part of a sequence of courses that advances in complexity over 5 semesters, and it establishes the foundation for advanced coursework in ergonomics, materials, user interface, and user experience design.

Explores the structure and function of the human body to facilitate understanding of the body's interface with product design. Bone, muscle, neural, circulatory, and digestive systems will be studied and considered with respect to product design-oriented tasks such as mobility, seating, physical tasks, digital and electronic interactions, etc. The course will delve into physiological themes, such as how structure and function are closely related and the need for product designers to consider the two-way flow of information/interactions from body to product and product to body, and the effects of each on product and human function. This course is part of a sequence of courses that advances in complexity over 5 semesters, and it establishes the foundation for advanced coursework in ergonomics, materials, user interface, and user experience design.