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ARE049 Physiological and Anatomical Aspects of Work 12.0 ECTS credits | |
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TIMEPERIOD: LANGUAGE:English EXAMINER Johan Abeysekera Docent PREREQUISITES Possess a bachelor's degree in science or 120 university points in the field of science or equivalent and a good knowledge in English. COURSE AIM Module 1: To describe and recognize the anatomy and function of the human body and its capacity and limitation with respect to different activities at work. To be familiar with measurements used in applied work physiology viz. energy expenditure and lung function test. Module 2: To describe and measure the physical characteristics of people with regard to body sizes and their variability, together with methods and ergonomic application of anthropometric data. To describe and recognize the basic theory of occupational Biomechanics and postures, together with available biomechanical methodologies useful in real industrial settings. CONTENTS Module 1: Anatomy and function of the human body, the musculoskeletal system, the respiratory and circulatory system, and sensory organs. The body's responses to physical activity, stress, and strain, with reference to health and performance. Methods to assess physical work loads and working capacity. Module 2: Anthropometry- races of man and historical back-ground, body sizes and variability, measurement methods and ergonomics applications of anthropometric data. Static and dynamic anthropometry, anthropometry surveys, application of anthropometry in design, seating, and methods of measurements and application. Occupational Biomechanics - Basics in biomechanics, importance of occupational biomechanics in ergonomics, body force and strength, work posture, lifting and carrying, biomechanical modelling, EMG technique, methods in occupational biomechanics. TEACHING The course will have both lectures and practical work consisting of compulsory laboratory experiments. EXAMINATION Module 1: Oral test, written test, essay writing Module 2: Written test, essay writing, laboratory reports, and mini-projects.
MARKING SCALE IN THE COURSE: U, 3, 4, 5, and G | |
| Lab reports and mini-project | 1.50ECTS |
| Essay - Module 2 | 3.00ECTS |
| Written test - Module 2 | 3.00ECTS |
| Essay - module 1 | 0.75ECTS |
| Written test - module 1 | 2.25ECTS |
| Oral test - Module 1 | 1.50ECTS |
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COURSE LITERATURE READING LIST (*Course textbook) Module 1: á *Åstrand P-O & Rodahl K, 1986, Text book of work physiology, McGraw Hill Inc. á Marieb E, 1988, The essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd edition, The Benjamin/Cumminngs Publishing Company Inc. á McArdle WM, Katch FI. & Katch Vl, 1991, Exercise Physiology, energy, nutrition and physical performance, 3rd edition, Lea & Febiger, Filadelphia. á Pheasant S, 1991, Ergonomics, Work and Health, McMillan, London Module 2: á *Bridger RS, 1995, Introduction to Ergonomics, McGraw Hill Inc. á *Kumar S. 1999, Biomechanics in Ergonomics, Taylor & Francis, London. á Easterby R, Kroener KHE. & Chaffin DB, 1982, Anthropometry and Biomechanics, Plenum Press, New York. á Chaffin DB. & Andersson GBJ, 1984, Occupational Biomechanics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. á Pheasant S, 1987, Ergonomics-standards and guidelines for designers, British Standard Institution. á Roebuck JA. Jr, 1993, Antropometric methods, human factors and ergonomics society, CA, USA. |
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