Work Science, basic course, 6 credits

Arbetsvetenskaplig grundkurs, 6 hp

TMIA11

The course is disused.

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Eva Lovén

Director of studies or equivalent

Eva Lovén

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 22 h
Recommended self-study hours: 138 h
Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV N.B.
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 8 (Spring 2017) 2 1 Swedish Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 8 (Spring 2017) 2 1 Swedish Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 8 (Spring 2017) 2 1 Swedish Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 8 (Spring 2017) 2 1 Swedish Linköping, Valla E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 8 (Spring 2017) 2 1 Swedish Linköping, Valla E CANCELLED

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1X

Course offered for

  • Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
  • Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Intended learning outcomes

The goal of this course is that the students should gain insight in and basic knowledge about ergonomic issues, their relation to design of technology, and understanding of human needs and abilities at work. After finished course, the students should be able to:

  • apply some ergonomics theories and principles about the design of work and technology
  • analyse work situations from a an work science perspective
  • use some quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate work and workplaces
  • propose improvements of existing workplace design, technical solutions and work organisation

Course content

  1. Socio-technology, systems theory and dynamic models
  2. Planned change. Work environment and economy
  3. Individual, group and organization. Roles
  4. Qualitative and quantitative methods
  5. Labor market and laws and regulations
  6. Competence and learning. Gender
  7. Physical work environment factors; light, noise. Perception and cognition

    Teaching and working methods

    The course consists of lectures, seminars and a project presented in a report.

    Examination

    UPG2Assignments3 creditsU, G
    TEN1Written examination3 creditsU, 3, 4, 5
    The course will have a written examination, and demands active participation in seminars and project.

    Grades

    Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

    Department

    Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

    Director of Studies or equivalent

    Eva Lovén

    Examiner

    Eva Lovén

    Education components

    Preliminary scheduled hours: 22 h
    Recommended self-study hours: 138 h

    Course literature

    Arbete och teknik på människans villkor, upplaga 3, Prevent, Stockholm samt forskningsartiklar.
Code Name Scope Grading scale
UPG2 Assignments 3 credits U, G
TEN1 Written examination 3 credits U, 3, 4, 5
The course will have a written examination, and demands active participation in seminars and project.
Student rights and obligations (login required)
Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)
Arbete och teknik på människans villkor, upplaga 3, Prevent, Stockholm samt forskningsartiklar.

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) 

                            		
                        

                        

                            
                            1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                        

                            
                            1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                        

                            
                            1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                        

                            
                            1.5 Insight into current research and development work
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                    
                    
                        

                            
                                2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
                            
                        

                    
                    
                        

                            
                            2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
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                            2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                        

                            
                            2.3 System thinking
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
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                            2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                        

                            
                            2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                    
                    
                        

                            
                                3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
                            
                        

                    
                    
                        

                            
                            3.1 Teamwork
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
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                            3.2 Communications
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
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                            3.3 Communication in foreign languages
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                    
                    
                        

                            
                                4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
                            
                        

                    
                    
                        

                            
                            4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
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                            4.2 Enterprise and business context
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
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                            4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
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                            4.4 Designing
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                        

                            
                            4.5 Implementing
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                        

                            
                            4.6 Operating
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                    
                    
                        

                            
                                5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
                            
                        

                    
                    
                        

                            
                            5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                        

                            
                            5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                        

                            
                            5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                        

                            
                            5.4 Execution of research or development projects
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                        

                            
                            5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                                
 

                            		
                            
                            
                            
                                

                            		
                        

                    
            

        




            

        

            


        

            
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