Human Factors & Ergonomics (H7099)
Human Factors and Ergonomics
Module H7099
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module provides a foundation of principles for human centred design that will be relevant throughout the student's degree programme. Initially there is a focus on physical considerations, including a study of human limits for inclusive design. Later on people's behaviour is considered and how design can help to address significant issues for society. We also consider contemporary adaptations that embrace social factors, including consumer behaviour and a services approach to design. Finally we adopt a global perspective and understand more about society in developing countries and how design can help to address concerns.
Introduction to Human Factors
Ergonomics
Anthropometrics
The Senses
Mock ups to evaluate ergonomic principles
Designing a Hand held object: anthropometrics, anatomy and
physiology of the hand.
Consumer Behaviour
Inclusive Design
Design for a Sustainable Society
Cradle to cradle approaches
Taking a systems approach to design
Research methods for understanding lifestyle and context of use.
Global issues and design concerns.
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 | 11111111111 |
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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