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ARE003 Ergonomics of Technology Transfer and Developing Countries 1.5 ECTS credits | |
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TIMEPERIOD: LANGUAGE:English EXAMINER H Shanavaz Prof PREREQUISITES Possess a bachelor's degree in science or 120 university points in the field of science or equivalent and have a good knowledge in English. COURSE AIM 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. CONTENTS Specific work environment problems in Developing Countries (DCs); 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. TEACHING After 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 technology transfer process. COURSE GRADE SCALE: ITEMS/CREDITS | |
| Classroom assessment | 0.75ECTS |
| Presentation of report | 0.75ECTS |
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COURSE LITERATURE á Shahnavaz H, 1991, Transfer of technology to industrially developing countries and human factor considerations, Center for Ergonomics of Developing Countries (CEDC), Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. á Shahnavaz H. & Magbool B, 1983, Ergonomics of developing countries, Proceedings of the first International Conference on Ergonomics of Developing countries, CEDC, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. á Wisner A, 1995, Situated cognition and action: implication for ergonomic work analysis and anthropology, Ergonomics, 38(8), 1542-57. á Handouts |
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