- Anthropometrics
- Work physiology
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Biomechanics and biomechanical calculations
- Design of workplaces, products and aids
HN2018 Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders 7.5 credits
Information per course offering
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Information for Spring 2025 Start 17 Mar 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Flemingsberg
- Duration
- 17 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
- Periods
- P4 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
60740
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
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- Part of programme
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Contact
Catherine Trask (ctrask@kth.se)
Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
- understand and apply knowledge about human physical capacity, needs and limitations in work situations
- describe the holistic interactions between humans and their work, and how this influences quality and effectiveness in the work system
- describe and explain causes and prevention of musculoskeletal problems
- explain the importance of work organization from a physiological perspective
- give proposals of design of workplaces and equipment
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
180 ECTS credits, in technical, natural or medical sciences or in human resource studies. English B/English 6.
Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Assignment and seminar, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Active participation in seminars, laboratory and other exercises
Written presentation of assignments
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Technology and Health
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Catherine Trask (ctrask@kth.se)