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.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
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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) |
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150 h | 45 h | 5 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Learning Outcome
- 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
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
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VO | 2 | Ergonomic Product Design |
Wed, 10:30–12:00, MW 0350 Wed, 13:00–14:30 and singular or moved dates |
eLearning documents |
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UE | 1 | Exercise Ergonomic Product Design |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Media
Literature
Further reading is included in the lecture notes
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
It is allowed to use a non-programmable calculator.
Exam Repetition
There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.
Current exam dates
Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.
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Time | Location | Info | Registration |
Product Ergonomics | |||
2001 |
Import |