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Dept. of Human Work Science

ARE018 Computer Aided Methods in Ergonomics (CAD) 3.0 ECTS credits

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LANGUAGE: English

EXAMINER
S Väyrynen, Oulu Univ,Finland Utl prof

PREREQUISITES
General eligbility for admission and a good knowledge in English

COURSE AIM
To provide the theoretical and practical knowledge in Computer Aided Design, particularly in respect to ergonomic designs.

CONTENTS
Graphic Computer-Aided (CA) methods to solve reach, posture and visibility problems in seated and standing positions; Energy expenditure and human static strength predictions in manual materials handling; computerized simulations and visualizing.

TEACHING
The major part of teaching will be exercises with the computer. There will be few theoretical instruction classes.

EXAMINATION
A design assignment on the computer and classroom assessment
COURSE GRADE SCALE:

ITEMS/CREDITS


Classroom assessment                                        	1.5ECTS
Design assignment                                           	1.5ECTS

COURSE LITTERATURE
1.Karwowski, W., Genaidy, A.M., abd Asfour, S.S.m (ed), 1990. Computer-Aided Ergonomics. A Researcher's Guide, Taylor & Francis, London. 2. Ma
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