| TMIA30 | Ergonomics and Design, 7,5 ECTS-points /Ergonomi - design/ Advancement level: C | |
| Aim: - To acquire knowledge of fundamental concepts in ergonomics and the interaction between the user, products, and environments. A systems approach is taken where knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the user is utilized to the design of tools, machines and systems. - To acquire knowledge in design methodology and design theory to develop a systematic work procedure. - To develop an understanding of economic and concurrent aspects of systems design including cost/benefit trade offs.Course organization: Lectures, class interaction and a design project which will integrate knowledge from this and earlier experiences in course work. Course content: Ergonomics as a discipline. Anthropometry and biomechanics, cognitive ergonomics, task analysis, usability engineering and experimentation. Human-computer interaction. Design methodology and design theory, concurrent design and life-cycle design. with respect to reuse, environmental and economics constraints, consumer requirements, and usability. Creativity in design.Course literature: Patrick W Jordan, An Introduction to Usability, Taylor & Francis Ltd, 1998 Norman, D.A. The Psychology of Everyday Things, Harper Collins, UK, 1991. | ||
| UPG1 | Project work, 4 p. | |