Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-11 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameErgonomi
- CodeMMT011
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTKDES
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyIndustrial Design Engineering
- ThemeMTS 7.5 c
- DepartmentINDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 56113
- Maximum participants48
- Open for exchange studentsNo
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0122 Written and oral assignments 7.5 c Grading: TH | 7.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
- Lars-Ola Bligård
- Researcher, Design & Human Factors, Industrial and Materials Science
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Aim
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
Interpret and apply the basic theory in relation to analysis and synthesis of given examples
Apply and interpret results from basic ergonomics tools / methods of given examples
Describe and analyse the interaction between human, artefact, task and environment as a system and from ergonomics perspective
Analyse and evaluate a self-selected product from relevant ergonomic perspectives
Create design proposals for better ergonomics and reflect on made design choices made in relation to user group, effectiveness, efficiency, created value, as well as ethics and social sustainability
Content
The course covers the knowledge of humans as objects; i.e. organically / genetically based general principles and the variation between individuals. Based on the theory for each block of knowledge, examples of ergonomic design for different products and systems / work environments are discussed.Cognitive ergonomics:
such as sensory input, attention, perception, memory functions, decision making, stress, mental workload and human error
Physical ergonomics:
such as anatomy, anthropometry, biomechanics, physical loads, biological variation and comfort
Physical factors:
such as vision and lighting, hearing and noise, vibrations and climate
Human Machine System:
such as system theory, automation user interface design, control room design
Ergonomic methods:
such as user description, task analysis, interaction analysis, physical load
analysis
Human Factors Engineering:
such as ergonomics in requirement management and the product development process
Organisation
Applications with exercises that show how and where the knowledge is used
Self-study of the textbook, lecture materials and web-course for the tests, assignments and projects
Quizzes: Tests basic theoretical knowledge that is important to be aware of
Hand in exercises: Provides in-depth theoretical knowledge and training in ergonomic analysis
Project work: Application and integration of theory on real product
Literature
Web-course: onhumanterms.org (2017)
Examination including compulsory elements
- 2 Quizzes (individual)
- 6 Hand in exercises (individual)
- Oral presentation and quizzes of project assignment (in group of two students)
All parts contribute to the final grade.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.