Visual Ergonomics and Swedish Language Skill (5 ECTS)

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
SECOND DOMESTIC LANGUAGE
The student is able to communicate and interact when studying and in working life. The student is able to produce various types of texts in their own field for different channels. The student is able to communicate as an expert in various research and development positions and environments, and retrieve and evaluate information critically and use it in a target-oriented way. The student is familiar with the good practices of oral and written communication and is able to apply them appropriately. The student is able to utilise their language and communication skills for the continuous development of their thinking and expertise.

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
SECOND DOMESTIC LANGUAGE
- Expert-level text skills and writing of professional texts
- Interaction skills: customer communication, group work and negotiation situations
- Presentation skills, effective speaking and giving feedback
- Communication in project and in research and development work
- Communication planning and assessment
- Good practices of digital communication
- Fundamentals of scientific writing
- Ethical and critical use of sources, and proper referencing

Location and time

Visual Ergonomics 2 ECTS: Working in Moodle-platform during autumn semester 2024.
Swedish 3 credits: Interactive lecture and collaborative learning at campus. Check the classes in your schedule. Attendance is mandatory. Absence needs to be compensated.

Materials

Visual Ergonomics: materials in Moodle-platform.
Swedish: The material is available in Moodle before the course start.

Teaching methods

Visual Ergonomics 2 ECTS: Orientation and Reflection in Teams, working in Moodle-platform
Swedish 3 credits: Interactive lecture and collaborative learning at campus. Written and oral exams.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Visual Ergonomics: Learning Assignments, timetable in Moodle.
Swedish 3 credits: Written and oral exams take place in December 2024. Oral exams in pairs. Retake will be in EXAM.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Visual Ergonomics: total 54 hours
Swedish: 3 credits, 81 hours totally

Further information

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

If the student has individualized educational support / study arrangements, shall this student contact the teacher of the course immediately after the end of the registration period (or latest before the start of the course.)
It is not allowed to use or distribute any tasks, assignments or MATERIALS in any other way than in the student's own studies. Distributing ONLY with the teacher's personal permission

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
SECOND DOMESTIC LANGUAGE
The student is able, under guidance, to use and produce oral and written text types required for professional expert work. The student is able to acquire information from professional sources and to utilise such information in their studies and work. The student is able to act appropriately in communication situations related to expert work and research and development work.

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
SECOND DOMESTIC LANGUAGE
The student is independently able to use and produce oral and written text types required for professional expert work. The student is able to acquire information comprehensively from professional sources and to evaluate its reliability and usability in their studies and work. The student is able to act constructively in communication situations related to expert work and research and development work.

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
SECOND DOMESTIC LANGUAGE
The student is able, in a target-oriented way, to use and produce oral and written text types required for professional expert work. The student is able to acquire information comprehensively from professional sources and to evaluate its reliability and usability in their studies and work in a critical way. The student is able to act as a group member or head of a group in communication situations related to expert work and research and development work. The student displays a willingness to develop their communication and interaction skills required of experts.

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
SECOND DOMESTIC LANGUAGE
The student is able, under guidance, to use and produce oral and written text types required for professional expert work. The student is able to acquire information from professional sources and to utilise such information in their studies and work. The student is able to act appropriately in communication situations related to expert work and research and development work.

Assessment methods and criteria

Visual Ergonomics Learning Assignments in Moodle, pass/fail.
Swedish: Written and oral knowledge of the language; grading scale 1-5.

Qualifications

Second Domestic Language: B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)