Usability and Ergonomics (5 cr)
Code: TKSK0200-3005
General information
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 14.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 33
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Matti Siistonen
Groups
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TKN21SAKonetekniikka (AMK)
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TKN23VSKonetekniikka (AMK), vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
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TKN24VKKonetekniikka (AMK), vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
- 08.01.2024 09:45 - 11:15, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
- 15.01.2024 09:30 - 11:00, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
- 22.01.2024 09:30 - 11:00, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
- 29.01.2024 09:30 - 11:00, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
- 05.02.2024 09:30 - 11:00, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
- 12.02.2024 09:30 - 11:00, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
- 19.02.2024 09:30 - 11:15, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
- 04.03.2024 09:30 - 11:00, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
- 11.03.2024 09:30 - 11:00, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
- 18.03.2024 09:30 - 11:15, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
- 25.03.2024 09:30 - 11:00, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
- 08.04.2024 09:30 - 11:00, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
- 15.04.2024 09:30 - 11:00, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
- 22.04.2024 09:30 - 11:45, Usability and Ergonomics TKSK0200-3005
Objective
Good usability and ergonomics are fundamental qualities of machines and devices. After Usability and ergonomics course you will understand the basics of usability and ergonomics and you are able to take into consideration the user's physical and mental qualities in designing the work environment, tasks, methods, and products. You can apply courses knowledge and the skills to design work.
Engineering practice:
You are able to apply established research methods to solve practical problems.
Multidisciplinary competences: You understand the importance of usability and ergonomics in organizations.
Communication and team-working:
You know how to work in international teams.
Content
The basics of the user-centred design process, usability, usability technology, and ergonomics as parts of the design process.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
Adequate (1): You identify the basic knowledge and terminology but can only sufficiently apply them to simple usability and ergonomics development tasks. You are able to complete the assessment tasks of the usability and ergonomics, but you have difficulties in managing basic methods.
Satisfactory (2): You know the most common issues related to usability assessment and ergonomics during the course and understand their purpose and methods. You are able to complete the assessment tasks of the usability and ergonomics, but you have difficulties in managing more demanding methods.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
Good (3): You are familiar with the most common methods and issues related to usability assessment and ergonomics during the course, and you will understand their purpose. You are able to complete the course assignments, and you are also able to master more demanding methods discussed during the course.
Very good (4): You are familiar with the most of the methods and issues related to usability assessment and ergonomics during the course, and you will understand their purpose. You are able to complete the course assignments, and you are also able to master more demanding methods discussed during the course and understand the theory behind them.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): You are familiar with the most of the methods and issues related to usability assessment and ergonomics during the course, and you will understand their purpose. You are able to complete the course assignments, and you are also able to master more demanding methods discussed during the course nd understand the theory behind them. You are able to apply themes discussed during the course even in challenging situations innovatively.
Qualifications
No special prior knowledge