BSc Home Science Work Study Syllabus - Mumbai University

This is the Semester 3 syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. The University still examines the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it — her third-year timetables name that scheme — so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.

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Syllabus for Work Study

Major · Semester 3 · Second Year · 2 credits · 50 marks

The University sets this paper in all four of her Semester III and IV circulars — Community Resource Management (Major); Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics (VSC); Human Development (VSC); Textile and Fashion Technology (VSC). The second year is common to the whole degree, so it is one paper here; the wording shown is from the circular that sets the fullest version of it.

Module I: Method Study and Workplace Analysis

1 Introduction to Work Study
a Definition, objectives, scope.
b Types of Work Study
c Symbols used in work study techniques
2 Method Study - Drawing & analyzing sample charts in manufacturing/service setups
a Process chart - Steps / Procedure, Recording present method
b Operation chart - Steps / Procedure, Recording present method for small manual tasks (e.g.
packing, folding, etc)
3 Principles of motion economy in lab task (simulation/observation)
a Application in workstation analysis
b Study of unnecessary motions
4 Workplace Layout Analysis
a Identification of waste, rearrangement for efficiency
b Demonstration using models or field observation
5 Field Visit / Lab Simulation
a Observation of live workstation (e.g., textile unit, packaging station, kitchen)
b Preparation of complete method study report

Module II: Time Study, Workload & System Design

1 Time Study
a Concepts and Equipment - Stopwatches, time study board, cumulative and flyback timing
2 Basic Time Study Process
a Breaking task into elements, timing, and performance rating
b Normal time and standard time calculation
3 Work Sampling and Activity Logs
a Random observations, percentage of activity/non-activity
b Setting Time Standards - PMTS, MTM, and pre-determined motion standards
4 Workload Analysis - Physical and mental workload (NIOSH Lifting Equation, Borg Scale)
5 Fatigue and Rest Allowance Planning
a Constructing rest schedules, time allowances
6 Field Visit / Lab Simulation – II
a Detailed time study and workload evaluation at field site
7 Project Work: Method + Time Integration - Redesign and presentation of improved work methods

Text Books & Reference Books

1 Bridger, R. S., Bridger, R. (2017). Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics. United Kingdom: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group.
2 ChorKow.D. (1988). Posture, Sitting, Standard Chair, Design & Exercising. Thomas Spring Field.
3 Dr. Suman Singh, Dr. Sapna Dinesh, Dr. Roopa Rao (2024). Resource Management (RM: ASSET) Advancements & Strategies for Education and Transformation. ISBN: 9788119105403 (Hardbound). Pgs 511. Satish Serial Publishing House (SSPH), Delhi.
4 Dul, Jan and Weerdmeester Bernard (2001): Ergonomics for Beginners, Taylor & Francis, London
5 Eastman Kodak Company (1986): Ergonomic Design for People at Work, Vol. 1 & 2, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York
6 Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling. (2007). United States: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
7 Ergonomics Of Working Postures: Models, Methods And Cases: The Proceedings Of The First International Occupational Ergonomics Symposium, Zadar, Yugoslavia, 15-17 April 1985. (2003). United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
8 Evaluating Mental Workload for Improved Workplace Performance. (2019). United States: IGI Global.
9 Grandjean, E. (1980): Fitting the Task of the Man; A Textbook of Occupational Ergonomics, Taylor and Francis, London.
10 Introduction to Work Study. (1969). Switzerland: International Labour Office.
11 Introduction to Work Study. (1979). India: International Labour Office.
12 Introduction to Work Study. (1992). Switzerland: International Labour Office.
13 Introduction to Work Study. (2015). India: CBS Publishers & Distributors.
14 Konz, S. (2018). Work Design: Occupational Ergonomics. United Kingdom: CRC Press.
15 Kroemer, K. H. (2017). Fitting the Human: Introduction to Ergonomics / Human Factors Engineering, Seventh Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press.
16 McArdle, D. W. Katch, F. I. and Katch, V. L. (1981 & 1991): Exercise Physiology, 4th edition, Henry Kempton Publishers, Baltimore
17 McCormick, E. J., Sanders, M. S. (1982). Human Factors in Engineering and Design. Taiwan: McGraw-Hill.
18 Mukhopadhyay, P. (2019). Ergonomics for the Layman: Applications in Design. United States: CRC Press.
19 Murell, K. F. H. (1965): Ergonomics, Chapman Hall, London
20 Murray, S. L., Thimgan, M. S. (2016). Human Fatigue Risk Management: Improving Safety in the Chemical Processing Industry. Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
21 Nag, P.K (1996): Ergonomics and Work Design: Emerging Issues in Organizational Science, New age international (P) Ltd. New Delhi
22 NEP Home Science Resource Management Concepts and Contexts (MJC-3) Human Physiology (MJC-4) B. A. 3rd Sem. (2024). (n.p.): SBPD Publications.
23 Rao, R. (2018). Introduction to Ergonomics. ISBN 978-93-5321-4500
24 Rao, R. (2024). Fundamentals of Ergonomics. ISBN 978-93-341-3235-9
25 Singh, L. P. (2018). Work Study and Ergonomics. India: Cambridge University Press.
26 Stack, T., Ostrom, L. T. (2023). Occupational Ergonomics: A Practical Approach. United States: Wiley.
27 Tewari, P. C. (2018). Work Study and Ergonomics. India: Ane Books Pvt. Limited.
28 Visual Ergonomics Handbook. (2005). United States: CRC Press.

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Sc. (Home Science) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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