Cognitive Ergonomics and UsabilityLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows the importance of cognitive ergonomics in the design of technical solutions to match the way human information processing works. The student can use his or her knowledge in cognitive ergonomics in evaluating, planning and implementing user-oriented environment and equipment solutions for the needs of different user groups. The student can also use ergonomic methods and measures in evaluation and development of the usability and functionality of the environment and equipment. The student shows skills to design in a participatory way.

Content

- the concept of cognitive ergonomics and its elements
- the cognitive and psychological functions of a human being: senses, memory and judgement
- brains and work
- the interaction between a man and a machine
- ergonomics and usability in design
- methods of usability evaluation

Qualifications

Recommended timing 3rd or 4th year studies.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.

Further information

Student skills are assessed using a common two step evaluation framework [of Social Services group of Degree programmes]:

Student skill assessment, Framework

I Skills development: Phase 1