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ARE017 Ergonomidesign 3.0 Poäng
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Program/Tidsperiod
T M.Sc. / Lp I,II
SPRÅK: Engelska
EXAMINATOR
R Feeney, Loughborough Univ. UK Utl prof
FASTSTÄLLD
The syllabus has been approved by the Dept. of Human Work Sciences on 23 Sept, 1993 and will be effectiv from autumn term '95.
FÖRKUNSKAPSKRAV
Possess a bachelor degree in science or 120 university points in the field of science and have a good knowledge in English.
MÅL
The course is aimed to provide the student with an understanding of the role of ergonomic design as it applies to work design, workplace design, machine design and product design. The course will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for the student to contribute as an ergonomist to the design process
INNEHÅLL
Role of human characteristics and capabilities in interface design; Work layout; Machine design; Product design; Methods for evaluating man/machine interface design; Methods for collecting data on users experience with particular design solutions.
UNDERVISNING
After the theoretical phase which will be in the form of lectures, practical classes of the methodology of the design process will be conducted.
EXAMINATION
Written tests and .assignment reports
KURSENS BETYGSKALA: U,3,4,5
MOMENT/PROV
Tentamen 3.0 Poäng
LITTERATUR
1. Anon, 1986, Ergonomic design for people at work, Vol. II
2. Bailey., R.W., 1982. Human Performance Eng. - A Guide for System & designers, Prentice Hall 1984
3. Bignall, V., and Fortune, J., 1984. Understanding Systems Failures. Manchester University Press.
4. Cushman, W.H., and Rosenberg, D.J., 1991. Human Factors in Product Design, Amsterdam. Elsevier.
5. Galer, I., 1987. Applied Ergonomics Handbook, Butterworth, London.
6. Grandjean, E., 1986. Fitting the Task to the Man, Taylor & Francis, London
7. Grandjean, E, 1978. Ergonomics in the Home, Taylor & Francis, London.
8. Kvalseth, T.O., 1983. Ergonomics of Workstation Design, London, Butterw.
9. Pheasant, S., 1987. Ergonomics Standards and Guidelines for Designers, BSI, London.
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