Human Factors & Ergonomics (H7099)
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Human Factors and Ergonomics
Module H7099
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Through practical projects, workshops, seminars and design briefs this module aims to provide a foundational knowledge in the principles for human-centred design and ergonomics.
We will learn about physical ergonomics; the study how people physically interact with objects, tasks and their environment, Anthropometrics; the measurements and abilities of humans and also cognitive ergonomics; how people perceive objects and systems, and how they understand they can interact with them. We will learn about inclusive design and ways to engage potential users within the design process.
Library
Berners-Lee, Mike, 2010, How bad are Bananas? The Carbon Foootprint of everything, Profile Books.
Braungart, Michael, 2009, Cradle to Cradle, Vintage Publishers
Engineers without Borders web site: www.ewb-uk.org.
Mackay, David, 2008, Sustainable Energy, Without the Hot Air, UIT,
Grandjean, E, 1997, Fitting The Task To The Human: A Textbook Of Occupational Ergonomics, 0748406654
Papanek, Victor, The Green Imperative, Ecology and Ethics in Design and Architecture.
Pilloton, Emily, 2010, Teaching Design for Change, TED talks, www.ted.com/talks/emily_pilloton_teaching_design_for_change.html.
Zero Carbon Britain, 2007, www.zcb2030.org/downloads/ZCB2030.pdf, Centre for Alternative Technology.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate application of physical and cognitive ergonomic analysis in the design of a product.
Address human needs through the use of research, anthropometric data and ergonomic principles and provide design solutions according to customer and user requirements to practical projects.
Apply analytical skills in relation to designed objects including the ability to undertake visual analysis and to analyse designed objects in relation to their context
Systematic application of Human-Centred methods and techniques that incorporate human factor principles: physical, cognitive, emotional and organisational using design tools and techniques to analyse and a develop product or system.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | A1 Week 2 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11000111000 |
| Autumn Semester | Practical | 3 hours | 00111000111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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