Course: Ergonomy 1

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Course title Ergonomy 1
Course code KAPD/MD3ER
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Puchta Ondřej, MgA. Ph.D.
Course content
The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the ergonomic principles necessary for design work. The student is During the semester, the student is introduced to anthropometry, physiological parameters of the human body with emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and individual sensory organs, including their possibilities and limits. The student develops a design of a selected product with emphasis on ergonomics of grip.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing
  • Participation in classes - 10 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
describe the basic anatomy of the human body
describe the basic anatomy of the human body
Skills
analyse the basic functional parameters of the human body
analyse the basic functional parameters of the human body
learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student is able to apply the acquired knowledge of ergonomy when solving own designer projects.
The student is able to apply the acquired knowledge of ergonomy when solving own designer projects.
characterise the basic types of work
characterise the basic types of work
define the concept of ergonomics
define the concept of ergonomics
characterise the basic physiological requirements for product design
characterise the basic physiological requirements for product design
define the basic psychological requirements for product design
define the basic psychological requirements for product design
briefly summarize the historical development of the multidisciplinary field of ergonomics
briefly summarize the historical development of the multidisciplinary field of ergonomics
Skills
perform a basic analysis of products and their use from an ergonomic point of view
perform a basic analysis of products and their use from an ergonomic point of view
prepare a basic ergonomic study of the proposed product with appropriate details
prepare a basic ergonomic study of the proposed product with appropriate details
identify critical locations or components of the selected product, machine, apparatus or working environment
identify critical locations or components of the selected product, machine, apparatus or working environment
tailor the proposed products to be as stress-free as possible
tailor the proposed products to be as stress-free as possible
design the optimum solution for a selected product, machine, apparatus, work process or work environment, taking into account the ergonomic needs of the widest possible group of users
design the optimum solution for a selected product, machine, apparatus, work process or work environment, taking into account the ergonomic needs of the widest possible group of users
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Skills
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Knowledge
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • Dylevský, Ivan. Somatologie: pro předmět Základy anatomie a fyziologie člověka. Praha, 2019. ISBN 978-80-271-2111-3.
  • Glivický, Vladimír. Úvod do ergonomie. 1. vyd. Praha : Práce, 1975.
  • Chundela, Lubor. Ergonomie. Vyd. 1. Praha : Vydavatelství ČVUT, 2001. ISBN 80-01-02301-X.
  • Malý, Stanislav. ABC ergonomie. 1. vyd. Praha : Professional Publishing, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7431-027-0.
  • Šmíd, Miroslav. Ergonomické parametry. Praha : SNTL, 1977.


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