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ARE003 Ergonomi vid teknologiöverföring till u-länder 1.0 Poäng

Program/Tidsperiod

T M.Sc. / Lp III

SPRÅK: Engelska

EXAMINATOR
H Shanavaz Prof

FASTSTÄLLD
The syllabus has been approved by the Dept. of Human Work Sciences on 23 Sept, 1993 and will be effective from autumn term '95.

FÖRKUNSKAPSKRAV
General eligibility for admission and good knowledge in English

MÅL
To identify the specific ergonomics problems in industrially developing countries. To discuss how ergonomics can be applied for improving the working conditions and productivity in 3rd world countries. To illustrate the importance of human factor consideration in the process of technology transfer for acquiring appropriate technology.

INNEHÅLL
Specific work environment problems in Developing Countries (CDs); Fundamental differences in man at work system between DCs and Industrialized Countries (ICs); Application of simple and practical measures in ergonomics for improving working conditions in DCs; Endeavour of DCs for industrialization; The role of technology in the process of development; Human factor considerations in the process of technology transfer; Appropriate technology for DCs.

UNDERVISNING
After giving formal lectures the students shall form into groups of 2 or 3 and discuss and prepare a report of a successful technology transfer process.

EXAMINATION
Classroom continous assessment and presentation of a successful tecnology transfer process.
KURSENS BETYGSKALA: U,3,4,5

MOMENT/PROV


Presentation av rapport                                     	  1.0	Poäng

LITTERATUR
1. Shahnavaz, H., 1991. Transfer of Technology to Industrially Developing Countries and Human Factor Considerations, Center for Ergonomics of Developing Countries (CEDC), Luleå University, Sweden 2. Shahnavaz, H., and Magbool Babri, 1983. Ergonomics of Developing Countries, Proceedings of the First International Conference on Ergonomics of Developing Countries, CEDC, Luleå University, Sweden

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