TMIA01	Ergonomics and Design, 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: Cuchman W.H. and Rosenberg D.J., Human Factors in Product Design, no 14, Elsevier Science Publishers B.V., 1991.
UPG1	Project work

Course language is Swedish.