Ergonomics and Environment EvaluationLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

Student will learn to observe the environmental accessability through participatory approach.
Student can use and apply ergonomic knowledge in assessment, planning and implementation of client-centered solutions for needs of the different user groups.
He/she will use ergonomic measures and indicators for the evaluation and development of usability and funtionality of the environment and appliances.
He/she has ability to participatory planning.
Student has adopted to use ergonomic knowledge in his/her own work.

Content

Evaluation methods and indicators for evaluating client-centreness of environment, appliances and functions.
Knowledge of physical ergonomics
Usability and accessability
Environment and appliances that promotes functional capasity and partisipation.
Laws and recommendations concerning accessability
Planning that promotes functional capasity and participation.
Evaluation of accessability in the environment