Course title: Engineering psychology and ergonomics
Credit points: 3
Course compiled by: Dr. psych., prof. I.Šupeiko, Dr. psych., prof. I. Plotka
Assessment: graded test
Course goals and objectives:
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To acquaint the master students with historical background of engineering psychology and the contemporary situation in the field;
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To acquaint the master students with the range of problematic issues in engineering psychology;
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To acquaint the master students with the development of engineering psychology throughout history and contemporary research conducted in the field;
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To create a comprehensive understanding of the goals and objectives of engineering psychology, about the specifics of the field.
Course annotation:
The study course looks into the methodological foundations of engineering psychology, psycho-physiological grounds of operator’s activity, engineering-psychology related grounds of the systems “human - machine” design and operation. The course comprises practical classes.
Course description:
N.
| Themes |
Hours
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Total
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Lectures
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Practical classes
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1.
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Methodological grounds of engineering psychology
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|
|
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1.1.
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Subject and objectives of engineering psychology.
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1
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1
|
|
1.2.
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Methods of engineering psychology
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1
|
1
|
|
1.3.
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System “human - machine”.
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2
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1
|
1
|
2.
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Psycho-physiological grounds of operator’s activity
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|
|
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2.1.
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Information reception carried out by an operator.
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2
|
1
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1
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2.2.
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Information storing and processing carried out by operator
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2
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1
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1
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2.3.
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Decision-taking in operator’s activity.
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3
|
1
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2
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2.4.
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Guiding activity of an operator
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2
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1
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1
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2.5.
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Operator’s activity in “human – machine” system
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2
|
1
|
1
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3.
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Engineering-psychology related principles in the system “human – machine” design
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|
|
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3.1.
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Design of the equipment recognizing information.
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2
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1
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1
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3.2.
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Guiding mechanisms design
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1
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1
|
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3.3.
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Work setting organization
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1
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1
|
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3.4.
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Engineering-psychology related principles in the system “human – machine”.
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1
|
1
|
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3.5.
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Safety of operator and “human – machine” system.
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1
|
1
|
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4.
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Engineering-psychology-related grounds in operating the system “human - machine”
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|
|
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4.1.
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Professional training of operators
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1
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1
|
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4.2.
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Activity of operators’ groups of
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1
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1
|
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4.3.
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Operator’s work arrangement
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1
|
1
|
|
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Total:
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24
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16
|
8
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Requirements to earn 3 credit points:
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- Active participation in lectures, and practical classes (60%);
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Writing and presentation of an essay within the frameworks of the study subject (40%).
Independent work of master students:
- Work with study literature;
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Completion of practical assignments;
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Writing of an essay.
Literature:
Obligatory literature:
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Cushman, W. H. & Rosenberg, D.J. Human Factors in Product Design. Elsevier: Amsterdam Oxford New York Tokyo, 1991.
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Johannsen, G. Mensch-Maschine-Systeme. Springer-Verlag : Berlin Heidelberg New York, 1993.
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Lueder, R. and Noro, K. (Eds.) Hard Facts about Soft Machines: Ergonomics of seating. Taylor & Francis (London & Philadelphia) Dec. 1995. 450 p.
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Lueder, R. Workspace design. In: Alexander, D. and Pulat, M. (Eds.) Industrial Ergonomics: Case Studies, Institute Industrial Engineers (The Society). 1990.
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Proctor, R. W., & Van Zandt, T. Human factors in simple and complex systems. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1994.
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Paul, R., Lueder, R., Selner, A. and Limaye, J. Impact of new input technology on design of chair arm rests: Investigation of keyboard and mouse. Proceedings of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. Sept. 1996.
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Salvendy, G. Handbook of human factors and ergonomics. New York: Wiley and Sons, 1997.
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Sanders, M. S., & McCormick, E. J. Human factors in engineering and design (7th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill, 1993.
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Timpe, K.-P., Jürgensohn, T. & Kohlrep, H. – Hrsg. Mensch-Maschine Systemtechnik – Konzepte, Modellierung, Gestaltung, Evaluation. Symposion publishing : Düsseldorf, 2000.
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Wickens, C. D. Engineering psychology and human performance. New York: HarperCollins, 1992.
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Душков Б.А., Королев А.В., Смирнов Б.А. Основы инженерной психологии, М., 2002.
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Мунипов В.М., Зинченко В.П. Эргономика: человекоориентированное проектирование техники, программных средств и среды, М., 2001.
Further reading:
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Charwat, H.J. Lexikon der Mensch-Maschine-Kommunikation. R. Oldenbourg Verlag: München Wien, 1992.
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Hacker, W. Arbeitspsychologie. VEB Deutscher Verlag der Wissenschaften : Berlin, 1986.
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Greif, S.; Holling, H. und Nicholson, N. – Hrsg. Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie. Internationales Handbuch in Schlüsselbegriffen. Psychologie-Verlagsunion, 1989.
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Lueder, R. Seat Comfort: A review of the construct in the office environment. Human Factors, 1983, 25 (6).
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Людвичек К. В., Алексеев В. Е., Иванов В. И. Метод исследования качества функциональных взаимодействий в группе операторов. В кн.: Проблемы бионики. Вып. 31. Харьков, 1983.
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Организация взаимодействия человека с техническими средствами АСУ, в 7 кн./ Под ред.В.Н. Четверикова, М., 1990.
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Проблемы психологической поддержки человека-оператора / Под. ред. Ю. М. Забродина. Саратов, 1983.
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Психические состояния и эффективность деятельности / Под ред. Ю. М. Забродина. М., 1983.
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Человеческий фактор, в 6 т., М., 1990.
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Эргономика / Под ред. А.А. Крылова и Г.В. Суходольского., Л., 1988.
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Яблонский Ф.М., Троицкий Ю.В. Средства отображения информации.М., 1986.
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http://corncoolio.narod.ru/nashe/phisiology/metoda/metoda.htm
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http://www.humanics-es.com/
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http://flogiston.ru/articles/labour/krinchik
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http://www.ixbt.com/peripheral/ergonomic.html
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http://www.rosdesign.com/design/ergoofdesign.htm
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http://www.voppsy.ru/journals_all/rubr/01070107.htm
Recommended periodicals:
- Ergonomics in Design.
- Human Factors.
- Industrial Engineer.
- International Journal of Human Factors in Manufacturing.
- International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics.
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