BSc Home Science Management of Human Energy Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

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 Management of Human Energy

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

Module I: Fundamentals of Human Energy Management & Work Simplification

1 Introduction to Human Energy Management
a Definition, scope, importance in occupational health and productivity.
b Physiological Aspects of Work – work capacity, stress, factors affecting work capacity
2 Human Energy Expenditure
a Sources of Energy – Fats, Carbohydrates, Proteins
b Measurement of physiological cost of work – Energy Expenditure, Aerobic – Anaerobic work, Muscular strength, Heart Rate
c Principles of Motion Economy
3 Principles of Work Simplification
a Definition, objectives, and methods.
b Formal and Informal Techniques
4 Factors Affecting Human Energy Efficiency
a Work posture, workstation design, repetitive tasks, environmental conditions (lighting, noise, temperature, air quality).
b Psychological factors: motivation, stress, monotony, and work-rest cycles.
5 Case Studies & Industry Best Practices

Module II: Fatigue, Impairment & Work Study Applications

1 Fatigue: Concept and Implications
a Types of fatigue: physical, mental, visual, emotional.
b Symptoms, measurement, and assessment techniques.
c Occupational fatigue and cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs).
d Digital Fatigue & Hybrid Work Challenges 2 Human Impairment and Work Performance
a Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to poor energy management.
b Sleep deprivation, circadian rhythm disruption, and its impact on work. 3 Work Study for Energy Optimization
a Method study and Time study: concepts, objectives, and procedures.
b Techniques for measuring work performance and setting time standards.
c Application of work sampling. 4 Physical and Mental Workload Assessment Methods - e.g., NIOSH Lifting Equation, Borg scale, NASA TLX.
5 Designing Energy-Efficient Work Systems - Ergonomic interventions: adjustable furniture, assistive devices, Work-rest scheduling, active breaks, wellness rooms.

Text Books & Reference Books

& 1. Bridger, R. S., Bridger, R. (2017). Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics. United Kingdom: CRC
11 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 Evaluating Mental Workload for Improved Workplace Performance. (2019). United States: IGI Global.
8 Grandjean, E. (1980): Fitting the Task of the Man; A Textbook of Occupational Ergonomics, Taylor and Francis, London.
9 Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics. (2012). United States: Wiley.
10 Haupt, W. Q. and Feinteis, M. E. (1979): Physiology of movements, Vol. 7, Verlog Publications; Berlin Spinger.
11 Home Management: [9789369067268]. (2023). (n.p.): EduGorilla Community Pvt. Ltd.
12 Konz, S. (2018). Work Design: Occupational Ergonomics. United Kingdom: CRC Press.
13 Kroemer, K. H. (2017). Fitting the Human: Introduction to Ergonomics / Human Factors Engineering, Seventh Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press.
14 McArdle, D. W. Katch, F. I. and Katch, V. L. (1981 & 1991): Exercise Physiology, 4th edition, Henry Kempton Publishers, Baltimore
15 McCormick, E. J., Sanders, M. S. (1982). Human Factors in Engineering and Design. Taiwan: McGraw-Hill.
16 Mukhopadhyay, P. (2019). Ergonomics for the Layman: Applications in Design. United States: CRC Press.
17 Murell, K. F. H. (1965): Ergonomics, Chapman Hall, London
18 Murray, S. L., Thimgan, M. S. (2016). Human Fatigue Risk Management: Improving Safety in the Chemical Processing Industry. Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
19 Nag, P.K (1996): Ergonomics and Work Design: Emerging Issues in Organizational Science, New age international (P) Ltd. New Delhi
20 NEP Home Science Resource Management Concepts and Contexts (MJC-3) Human Physiology (MJC-4) B. A. 3rd Sem. (2024). (n.p.): SBPD Publications.
21 Oborne David (1980): Ergonomics at Work, John Wiley and Sons, New York, London
22 Office, I. L. (2001). Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems: ILO-OSH 2001. Switzerland: International Labour Office.
23 Pheasant, S. (1996). Bodyspace: Anthropometry, Ergonomics and the Design of Work. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
24 Rao, R. (2018). Introduction to Ergonomics. ISBN 978-93-5321-4500
25 Rao, R. (2024). Basic Health Assessment. ISBN 978-93-341-3063-8
26 Rao, R. (2024). Fundamentals of Ergonomics. ISBN 978-93-341-3235-9
27 Singh, L. P. (2018). Work Study and Ergonomics. India: Cambridge University Press.
28 Stack, T., Ostrom, L. T. (2023). Occupational Ergonomics: A Practical Approach. United States: Wiley.
29 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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