Opinto-opas

Objective

Knowledge base
Students are able to
• describe occupational vision, eye protection and related legislation, recommendations for indoor lighting, recommendations and regulations related to display screen work, and legislation on traffic vision
• seek optometric information in second domestic language from various sources and can convey both verbal and written information.
• The students acquire skills in the second domestic language (Swedish) that are necessary in their professional field, as required by national legislation (352/2003 8§). The students acquire verbal and written language and communication skills that are at least at the B1 level as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Clinical/practical base
Students are able to
• evaluate the lighting and visual load in office and information work
• apply their own special knowledge as an expert in visual ergonomics
• manage custom service with second domestic language (Swedish)

Content

Content:
• vision in the information work – vision load, ergonomics, eye and symptoms and legislation for special spectacles for computer work
• vision requirements for traffic and occupations - driving license regulation, aviation vision requirements
• eye protection – safety glasses, materials and standards
• interior lighting - recommendations and assessment
• use of second domestic language in customer service and communications

Location and time

Visual Ergonomics working in Moodle-platform during the second period of autumn semester 2020.
Swedish: at Myllypuro campus, if possible, teaching during the second period.

Materials

Visual Ergonomics: materials in Moodle-platform
Swedish: teachers own, will be available in the work space of the course before course start

Teaching methods

Visual Ergonomics: Orientation and Reflection in Teams, working in Moodle-platform
Swedish: work in pairs and small groups, short lectures

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Visual Ergonomics: Learning Assignments, timetable in Moodle
Swedish: level assessment of the spoken language and written exam during the last lessons, retake of the written exam twice is possible

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Visual Ergonomics: Total 54 hours
Swedish: self studies, written assignment outside lesson time

Further information

Visual Ergonomics: 2 x lectures in Teams and 3 Learning Assignments
Swedish: teaching during the second period at Myllypuro campus, if possible, teaching lanugage Swedish, if necessary also Finnish

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources - argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment methods and criteria

Visual Ergonomics Learning Assignments in Moodle, pass/fail.
Swedish: continuous assessment, a spoken language level assessment, written language exam, evaluation scale 1-5

Qualifications

Binocular Vision