HN2018 Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders 7.5 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Anthropometrics
- Work physiology
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Biomechanics and biomechanical calculations
- Design of workplaces, products and aids
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
- understand and apply knowledge about human physical capacity, needs and limitations in work situations
- describe the holistic interactions between humans and their work, and how this influences quality and effectiveness in the work system
- describe and explain causes and prevention of musculoskeletal problems
- explain the importance of work organization from a physiological perspective
- give proposals of design of workplaces and equipment
Course disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Academic first degree, 180 higher education credits/ECTS, in engineering or natural sciences or equivalent education. 15 credits/ECTS in mathematics or statistics
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Technology and work on human terms.Prevent
Toomingas, A., Mathiassen, S. & Wigaeus Tornqvist, E. (red.) (2012). Occupational Physiology. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
Pheasant S. and Haslegrave, C. Bodyspace - anthropometry, ergonomics and design of work. 3:rd ed. Taylor & Francis, London, 2006.
Wilson J and Sharples S, eds, Evaluation of human work, Fourth ed. CRC Press, 2015
Scientific papers presented at the course start and listed on the course web
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Assignment and seminar, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Active participation in seminars, laboratory and other exercises
Written presentation of assignments
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course web
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Course web HN2018