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ME1013 Work Technology, Humans 6.0 credits

Arbete, teknik, människa

Please note

This course has been cancelled.

Introduction to Work Science, which is an interdisciplinary subject including Industrial ergonomics and Human Factors. Engineers at all levels in an organisation affect task allocation between humans and machines as well as the environment and the well-being of the humans within the technical system. The goal of work science is to contribute to the development of systems that are at the same time good for humans, high performing and efficient.

  • Educational level

    First cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

    A

  • Subject area

    Mechanical Engineering
    Techonology

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

At present this course is not scheduled to be offered.

Learning outcomes

Introduction to Work Science, which is an interdisciplinary subject including Industrial ergonomics and Human Factors. Engineers at all levels in an organisation affect task allocation between humans and machines as well as the environment and the well-being of the humans within the technical system. The goal of work science is to contribute to the development of systems that are at the same time good for humans, high performing and efficient.

Course main content

Work physiology, physical ergonomics, environmental factors, individual and social factors, production- and work organization, work content analysis.
Two written reports, one work place analysis and a literature study of a common work science issue. It may be possible to combine the reports into one larger report for 3 hp.

Eligibility

Specific entrance requiements - course prerequisites in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or at least one year of studies at university level in these subjects.

Prerequisites

ME2040 /ME2057 Human Factors Engineering, ME2041 Psychology, ME2044 Human Resource Management.

Literature

"Arbete och teknik på människans villkor", Prevent, 2008.

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • PRO1 - Project, 1.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Offered by

ITM/Industrial Economics and Management

Contact

Fredrik Barchéus, fredrik.barcheus@indek.kth.se, +46 8 790 6053

Examiner

Pernilla Ulfvengren <dogmilk@kth.se>

Supplementary information

Reading course.

Replaces ME1009

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 09.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 09.