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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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| Knowledge |
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| No prerequisites are specified. |
| No prerequisites are specified. |
| - Basic knowledge of human anatomy (skeletal and muscular systems). - Knowledge of basic human sensory functions and their limitations. - Awareness of the physical parameters of the working environment (lighting, noise, microclimate). - Knowledge of basic types of physiological stress (static, dynamic). - Understanding of the concepts of ergonomics and working conditions at a general level. |
| - Basic knowledge of human anatomy (skeletal and muscular systems). - Knowledge of basic human sensory functions and their limitations. - Awareness of the physical parameters of the working environment (lighting, noise, microclimate). - Knowledge of basic types of physiological stress (static, dynamic). - Understanding of the concepts of ergonomics and working conditions at a general level. |
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| No prerequisites are specified. |
| No prerequisites are specified. |
| - Ability to perform basic anthropometric measurements using standard tools. - Basic understanding of anthropometric data tables. - Ability to describe a person's working position and identify obvious ergonomic errors. - Basic skill in analyzing a simple work task in terms of load. - Ability to assess the basic ergonomic parameters of a standard workplace. |
| - Ability to perform basic anthropometric measurements using standard tools. - Basic understanding of anthropometric data tables. - Ability to describe a person's working position and identify obvious ergonomic errors. - Basic skill in analyzing a simple work task in terms of load. - Ability to assess the basic ergonomic parameters of a standard workplace. |
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| - Understands anthropometric principles. - Understands work physiology. - Knows workplace environmental parameters. - Understands ergonomic layout principles. - Understands ergonomic assessment methods. |
| - Understands anthropometric principles. - Understands work physiology. - Knows workplace environmental parameters. - Understands ergonomic layout principles. - Understands ergonomic assessment methods. |
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| - Applies anthropometric data. - Evaluates physiological and biomechanical load. - Identifies ergonomic deficiencies. - Interprets measurement results. |
| - Applies anthropometric data. - Evaluates physiological and biomechanical load. - Identifies ergonomic deficiencies. - Interprets measurement results. |
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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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