Course syllabus for Maritime human factors

Course syllabus adopted 2019-02-08 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameHuman factors inom sjöfarten
  • CodeSJM117
  • Credits3 Credits
  • OwnerTSJKL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 75116
  • Open for exchange studentsYes
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0119 Written and oral assignments, part A 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c
0219 Examples class, part B 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c

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Examiner

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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

None.

Aim

The aim of the course is to give students a basic understanding of human factors in the maritime domain.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- Identify ergonomic principles and understand of how this affects the performance of the operator.
- Understand the limitations and abilities of the operators on board and understanding what influences good communication.

Content

(1) Introduction to Maritime Human Factors

Definition and impact on the work onboard
Macro and Micro Ergonomics
Economics and ergonomics

(2) Physical Ergonomics

Anthropometry and kinanthropometry
Musculo-skeletal system
Manual materials handling

(3) Cognitive Ergonomics

Mental workload, Stress and Individual Differences
Fatigue and shift work
Memory
Decision making
"Human Error"

(4) Communication

Organisation

Lectures

Seminars

Literature

See course home page.

Examination including compulsory elements

Del A: Take-home exam Del B: 80% presence on lectures 100% presence and active participation in seminars

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