Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply the basics of ergonomics in their design work
- apply the principles of accessibility and design-for-all in their design work

Implementation and methods of teaching

Face-to-face guidance, lectures and exercices.

Timing and attendance

14.10.-16.12.2024
At least 80% attendance requirement on the dates indicated in the timetable.

Learning material and recommended literature

Ergonomia, Martti Launis; Jouni Lehtelä (toim), Työterveyslaitos, 2011
ISBN (kirja) 978-951-802-966-6
ISBN (PDF) 978-952-261-059-1

Alternative completion methods

The alternative delivery method must be justified, negotiated and agreed separately with the course teacher

Exam retakes

Any possibility of repetition must be justified, negotiated and agreed with the teacher(s) of the course.

Learning environment

1) Personal tuition and guidance: the LAB Lahti campus (Mukkulankatu 19).
2) Course feedback: course feedback (opens 2 weeks before the end of the course, closes 2 weeks after).
4) Communication, assignment submission and lecture material: LAB Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The 5 credits of the course are built up through 135 hours of total work. In terms of time, the work is divided into 72 hours of guided face-to-face or virtual work as indicated in the timetable and 63 hours of independent work as determined by the student.

Contents

The course covers the basics of ergonomics and the principles of accessibility in design work. The course exercises will demonstrate their importance in design work.

Students will be able to
- apply ergonomic principles in their design work
- apply the principles of accessibility and design-for-all in their design work.

Assessment criteria

Practical exercises, attendance, active participation in interaction and implementation activities.

Assessment on a numerical scale of 1-5

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Too many absences (more than 20% of lessons).
Compulsory exercises not completed.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has attended the required classes.
The student has participated in the mid-term review and assessment of the exercises.
Exercises completed satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has attended the required classes. The student has participated in the mid-term reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises well carried out. Performance of the exercises and group work and course activity indicate good skills.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has attended the required classes. The student has participated in the mid-term reviews and assessment of the exercises. Exercises completed with distinction. Performance in the exercises, group work and course activity indicate a commendable level of skill and knowledge. The student has shown professional initiative in his/her work.