Ergonomics

The introductory part of the course is theoretical and includes lectures and study of course literature on

• basic anatomy and physiology,
• workload ergonomics, system ergonomics, and information ergonomics,
• product ergonomics, and
• production ergonomics and design.

The second part of the course involves application of theory in the form of a minor project, workshop and model-making in a physical workshop. Students study and make observations of products and workplace design to collect facts for analysis and assessment.

Supervision is provided for the duration of the course. Reregistered students are only offered supervision if circumstances permit.

Progressive specialisation: G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: General entry requirements plus upper secondary level Physics 2, Chemistry 1, and Mathematics 3c/Mathematics D, or Physics level 2, Chemistry level 1, and Mathematics Further level 1c. An equivalence assessment can be made.

Selection: Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management (studied during year 3)
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (studied during year 5)