Clothing Physiology and Ergonomics (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• perceive human physiology and thermal balance, and the requirements they set for clothing.
• research the specific requirements of functional clothing related to ergonomics, efficiency and the operation environment.
• understand the general requirements of work and protective clothing and describe their product safety standards.

Content

The thermal balance of the body and the importance of thermal regulation for a human being. The effect the garment has on thermal comfort, health, and performance. Layered clothing. Ergonomics of clothing. Basic problems in functional clothing. Standards and certification concerning work and protective clothing.

Location and time

20.1.-17.3.2025
AR336

Materials

1) Risikko, Tanja ja Marttila-Vesalainen, Ritva (2006) Vaatteet ja haasteet, WSOY, s.15 (main reference)
2) Hyysalo, S. (2009) Käyttäjä tuotekehityksessä. Tieto, tutkimus ja menetelmät, Taideteollinen korkeakoulu
3) Mäkinen, Helena (toim.) (1996) Toimiva työ-ja suojavaatetus
4) Räisänen et al (2016) Tekstiilien materiaalit, Finn Lectura (regarding material properties)

Lecture materials provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, class exersices in groups, individual course assignment, exam

Employer connections

Company visit

Exam schedules

Exam 11.3.2025 9-11
Retake 27.3.2025

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

5 op = 135 h

Lectures and the exam 44h
Independent study 30 h
Course assignment 40 h
Preparing for the exam 21 h

Content scheduling

Course schedule will be on the course site in Oma.

Further information

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Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course assignment (70%)
Exam (30%)

Qualifications

Competencies corresponding to the goals of the following courses:
Textile Fibers and Clothing Materials; Circular Economy and Standards in Fashion and Clothing; Textile Technology, Testing and Re-Engineered Fibers.