Product Ergonomics
Module MW0101
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of SS 2016 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
| available module versions | ||
|---|---|---|
| SS 2016 | SS 2015 | SS 2014 |
Basic Information
MW0101 is a semester module in German language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of non-physics elective courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 45 h | 5 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
The success of products highly depends on the ability to fulfull the comfort requirements of potential users. Three essential aspects determine a comfortable product: The first one is the so called environmental comfort which includes accoustics, vibrations and climate. The second one refers to the geometry of the product: the spatial properties and the necessary forces have to be adapted to the human body. This is summed up by the term: anthropometric design. The third one is about the information flow between man and machine (compatibility, coding of displays and handles), the so called HMI design. In this context one strives for a simple, intuitive controlling, unambiguous feedback and a low error probability. Using the presented databases, methods, (digital) human models and simulation procedures effects for various persons can be predicted.
Learning Outcome
At the end of the module students are able to
- understand the different dimensions of ergonomic product design,
- understand the processes of human information processing (perception, response selection, response execution),
- remember relevant standards of product design,
- analyse poducts in terms of anthropometric and system ergonomical design maxims
- understand the involvement of ergonomists in the product emergence process
- evaluate the design of control elements
- understand the different dimensions of ergonomic product design,
- understand the processes of human information processing (perception, response selection, response execution),
- remember relevant standards of product design,
- analyse poducts in terms of anthropometric and system ergonomical design maxims
- understand the involvement of ergonomists in the product emergence process
- evaluate the design of control elements
Preconditions
A former visit of the lectures "Ergonomics" is recommended
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Ergonomic Product Design |
Wed, 10:30–12:00, MW 0350 |
|
| UE | 1 | Exercise Ergonomic Product Design |
Wed, 13:00–14:30, MW 1801 |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Die Vorlesung erfolgt anhand einer Präsentation, in der die theoretischen Grundlagen behandelt werden. Zur Vorstellung aktueller Entwicklungen aus der Industrie werden auch Experten zu Fachvorträgen eingeladen. In fünf Übungsstunden werden gemeinsam realitätsnahe Fallstudien und Rechenbeispiele bearbeitet. Zur selbständigen Nachbereitung und Vertiefung wird die angegebene Literatur empfohlen und wichtige Themen diskutiert.
Media
powerpoint presentations, literature in a library with free access
Literature
Schmidtke, Heinz; Bernotat, Rainer (Hg.) (1993): Ergonomie. München [u.a.]: Hanser.
Further reading is included in the lecture notes
Further reading is included in the lecture notes
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
Lecture material, presented examples and use-cases, calculations as well as possible industrial talks of guest lecturers will be relevant for the exam. Usually a written essay exam (90 minutes) will take place. However, in some exceptions for all students of one study course an oral exam can be offered, e.g. ERASMUS.
It is allowed to use a non-programmable calculator.
It is allowed to use a non-programmable calculator.
Exam Repetition
There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.