Jürgen Held: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2016
| Name | Prof. Dr. Jürgen Held (Professor Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd) |
| Field | Engineering Sciences |
| Address | Hochschule für Gestaltung Rektor-Klaus-Str. 100 73525 Schwäbisch Gmünd GERMANY |
| Telephone | +49 7171 602 663 |
| Fax | +49 7171 692 59 |
| jheld@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Management, Technology, and Economics |
| Relationship | Privatdozent |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151-3205-00L | Experimental Ergonomics  Number of participants limited to 15. | 4 credits | 2V + 2A | J. Held | |
| Abstract | You will learn how to apply the scientific discipline of ergonomics for system analysis and product development "in order to optimise human well-being and overall system performance" (www.iea.cc). The course offers the framework of models, concepts, methods and tools of applied ergonomics. Teaching is combined with learning-by-doing and research-based learning. | ||||
| Objective | Knowledge of: - Principles and rules of applied ergonomic system and product design. - Methods and tools of ergonomic analysis and evaluation. Practical experiences and hands-on skills in: - Conducting a study in system and task analysis. - Analysing human-product interactions. - Applying ergonomic knowledge for product and system improvements. | ||||
| Content | - Definition and role of applied ergonomics in engineering and design. - Framework of ergonomic analysis and design. - Design principles and rules. - Methods and tools for system and task analysis. Hands-on experience in team work: - Experimental study of human-product interaction and usability through eye-tracking - Field study of system and task analysis, including on-site visits of complex work stations (Hospital OR/ICU or Air traffic/Railway Control Rooms). | ||||
| Lecture notes | Handout at the start of the course. | ||||
| Literature | Ahlstrom, V. and Longo, V. (2003). Human Factors Design Standard (HFDS). http://hf.tc.faa.gov/hfds/default.htm Wiklund M.E., Wilcox, S.B. (2005). Designing Usability into Medical Products. Taylor & Francis. Rubin, J. and Chisnell, D. (2008). Handbook of Usability Testing: How to Plan, Design and Conduct Effective Tests. Wiley. Hölscher, U., Laurig, W. & Müller-Arnecke, H.W. (2008). Prinziplösungen zur ergonomischen Gestaltung von Medizingeräten. BAUA Forschung Projekt F1902. http://www.baua.de/de/Publikationen/Fachbeitraege/F1902.pdf Niku, S.B. (2009). Creative Design of Products and Systems (Chapter 8). Wiley. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Max. number of participants is 15. Experiments and field studies in teams of 2-3 students are obligatory. | ||||