ERGONOMICS - BMEGT52AT20

The basic objective of the subject is to acquire the approach of Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE). Participants become sensitive to the role of requirements from a wide variety of user characteristics during different development processes.

1. They have comprehensive knowledge of the most important concepts and connections used in Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE).
2. They know the basics of anthropometry, understanding the design requirements arising from body sizes, movements and posture.
3. They know the principles of HFE related to the physical environment (lighting, noise, vibrations, climate) and the basics of human perception and cognition,
4. They know the criteria for identifying the user group and define user characteristics.
5. They know the following methods used in ergonomic analysis and design: computer-aided anthropometric design, testing and evaluation of the ergonomic quality of the user interface, risk analysis and evaluation of industrial workplaces.
6. They know and understand the basic concepts and design principles of accessible design, universal design and Design for All.

1. Able to understand the relationships between technical and human disciplines.
2. They are able to recognize and identify the role and significance of the human factor in a wide variety of technical topics.
3. They apply the theories of ergonomics and related terminology in a creative way when solving problems.
4. They can formulate the revealed ergonomic problems and their suggestions accurately.
5. They can choose the appropriate design strategy for sizing the products.

1. They are characterized by a user-centric thinking and approach.
2. They are characterized by continuous learning skills, broad and thorough education, interdisciplinary in-terest.
3. They are characterized by a system-level thinking and approach.
4. They are characterized by sensitivity to human needs.

1. They work independently to identify ergonomic problems and to find user-centered solutions.
2. They mobilize their theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cooperation with other students.
3. They welcome well-founded critical comments.

Both the lectures and the practical sessions linked to the lectures support students to complete the three-part individual exercise.

• Hercegfi K., Izsó L. (szerk.) (2007): Ergonómia. Typotex Kiadó, Budapest. https://www.interkonyv.hu/konyvek/ ?isbn=978-963-2790-95-4
• Antalovits M., Hercegfi K. (2018): Ergonómia és felhasználói élmény. In: Klein S. (szerk.): Mun-kapszichológia a 21. században, 719-760. oldal. Edge 2000 Kiadó, Budapest.
• Becker Gy., Kaucsek Gy. (1996): Termékergonómia és termékpszichológia. Tölgyfa Kiadó, Buda-pest.
• Sanders, M.S., McCormick, E.J. (1993): Human Factors in Engineering and Design. McGraw-Hill, London (7th ed.).

The assessment of the learning outcomes set out in point 2.2 is based on an individual or teamwork-based complex (multi-part) assignment and an oral exam.

Detailed description of assessments performed during the semester: a complex (multi-part) assignment. Assessment in exam period: Oral performance evaluation (oral exam): oral examination on the basis of the list of lectures.

• Assignment: 50

• oral exam: 50
• calculating the mid-semester results: 50
• sum: 100

The requirement for obtaining the signature is that the students have to achieve at least 50% of the points obtain-able in both mid-semester exams declared in 3.3. Participating in at least the 60% of the exercises is mandatory. The obtained signature is valid for the period according to the general rules of the university.

The assignment can be replenished until the end of the supplementary week, deducting their score by 5% weekly (max. 20%). The oral exams can be amended according to the general rules of the university.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 03.06.2024.

To achieve the learning outcomes specified in section, 2.2, the subject consists of the following thematic blocks. The syllabus of the specific course announced in each semester shall schedule these elements of topics according to the calendar and other circumstances.