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Lecturer(s)
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Puchta Ondřej, MgA. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introduction to ergonomics, explanation of basic terms 2. Ergonomics as a multidisciplinary scientific discipline 3. History of ergonomics 4. Basics of anthropometry 5. Anatomy, minimizing the risk of RSI and other diseases 6. Work environment, lighting, and noise 7. Ergonomic rules in the office 8. Ergonomics, typology, chair materials, correct sitting 9. Ergonomics of PC peripherals - keyboard 10. Ergonomics of PC peripherals - mouse, alternative peripherals for interacting with a PC 11. Ergonomics and colors - symbols, signs, and visual signals 12. Current trends in ergonomics 13. Ergonomics of your own design
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Participation in classes
- 13 hours per semester
- Home preparation for classes
- 12 hours per semester
- Preparation for course credit
- 25 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| No prerequisites are specified. |
| No prerequisites are specified. |
| - Knowledge of basic anthropometric concepts from Ergonomics 1. - Awareness of ergonomic risk factors (repetitive movements, load, posture). - Knowledge of work physiology principles. - Understanding of workplace environmental factors affecting performance. - Knowledge of basic ergonomic measurement methods. |
| - Knowledge of basic anthropometric concepts from Ergonomics 1. - Awareness of ergonomic risk factors (repetitive movements, load, posture). - Knowledge of work physiology principles. - Understanding of workplace environmental factors affecting performance. - Knowledge of basic ergonomic measurement methods. |
| Skills |
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| No prerequisites are specified. |
| No prerequisites are specified. |
| - Ability to apply basic anthropometric data. - Ability to analyse basic work tasks. - Experience in describing working postures. - Ability to identify ergonomic deficiencies in a product or workplace. - Ability to prepare simple ergonomic documentation. |
| - Ability to apply basic anthropometric data. - Ability to analyse basic work tasks. - Experience in describing working postures. - Ability to identify ergonomic deficiencies in a product or workplace. - Ability to prepare simple ergonomic documentation. |
| learning outcomes |
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| - Understands ergonomic principles of hand tools and control elements. - Understands physiological and psychological factors of work. - Knows principles of safety and hygiene at work. - Understands the structure and requirements of an ergonomic study. - Is familiar with methods for measuring work movements and load. |
| - Understands ergonomic principles of hand tools and control elements. - Understands physiological and psychological factors of work. - Knows principles of safety and hygiene at work. - Understands the structure and requirements of an ergonomic study. - Is familiar with methods for measuring work movements and load. |
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| - Student can prepare a complete ergonomic study. - Can produce dimensional documentation. - Able to analyse work movements and physical load. - Can identify and describe workplace risk factors. - Can propose ergonomic improvements to a product or workplace. |
| - Student can prepare a complete ergonomic study. - Can produce dimensional documentation. - Able to analyse work movements and physical load. - Can identify and describe workplace risk factors. - Can propose ergonomic improvements to a product or workplace. |
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| Projection (static, dynamic) |
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| Written examination |
| Written examination |
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Recommended literature
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Ergonomics in Design. Taylor&Francis. 2019.
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Ergonomics in Product Design. 2019.
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DYLEVSKÝ, Ivan. Biomedicínská ergonomi. Praha. 2022.
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Chundela, Lubor. Ergonomie. Vyd. 1. Praha: Vydavatelství ČVUT, 2001. ISBN 80-01-02301-X.
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Malý, Stanislav. ABC ergonomie. 1. vyd. Praha: Professional Publishing, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7431-027-0.
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TOSI, Francesca. Design for Ergonomics. 2019.
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