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Course Catalog 1999/2000


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 1.50ECTS
Design assignment 1.50ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
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 3. Väyrynen, S., 1992 Some Finnish graphic computer-aided methods for better ergonomics and safety. In: Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety IV. (Ed.by S. Kumar), Taylor & Francis, London, 142-1426.
4. V äyrynen, S., Ojanen, K., Pyyykkönen, M., Peurainiemi, A., Suumäkki, T., and Kemppainen, M., 1990. OWASCA: Computer aided visualizing and training software for work posture analysis. In: Computer-aided Ergonomics, (Ed. by W. KLarwowski et al, Taylor & Francis, London.
Valid for the academic year 1999/2000.

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