User Centered Design, Ergonomics and UsabilityLaajuus (15 cr)
Code: 5031382
Credits
15 op
Objective
Student is able to observe the interactions between the human and the physical environment and different elements there, and apply the ergonomics principles for optimizing the human well-being and system's effectiviness.
Student is able to apply kognitive ergonomicsin in designing user interfaces and information.
Student is able to take the universal design principles and accessibility into account in designing public and working environments and products there.
Student understands the basic principles of the user centered design, can apply different methods for collecting user information and classify thembased on the design brief. Also student is able to analyze the data for defining the product features.
By usability design student is able to make the use of complex products and services easier and more effective, and that way lessen the needs of education for the use.
Content
Study module includes the following subjects:
- User centered approach, usability and accessibility
- Ergonomics design principles
- User research methods
- Usability design and methods
- Usability, ergonomics and accessibility standards
Enrollment
05.08.2023 - 04.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 25
Degree programmes
- Design Plugin - Diploma of Higher Education in Design
Teachers
- Hannu Parkkamäki
- Tarmo Karhu
- Mervi Vuolas
Teacher in charge
Tarmo Karhu
Groups
-
DMUOTS23
Objective
Student is able to observe the interactions between the human and the physical environment and different elements there, and apply the ergonomics principles for optimizing the human well-being and system's effectiviness.
Student is able to apply kognitive ergonomicsin in designing user interfaces and information.
Student is able to take the universal design principles and accessibility into account in designing public and working environments and products there.
Student understands the basic principles of the user centered design, can apply different methods for collecting user information and classify thembased on the design brief. Also student is able to analyze the data for defining the product features.
By usability design student is able to make the use of complex products and services easier and more effective, and that way lessen the needs of education for the use.
Content
Study module includes the following subjects:
- User centered approach, usability and accessibility
- Ergonomics design principles
- User research methods
- Usability design and methods
- Usability, ergonomics and accessibility standards
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
15.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Hannu Parkkamäki
- Tarmo Karhu
- Mervi Vuolas
Teacher in charge
Tarmo Karhu
Scheduling groups
- Vain avoimen AMK:n opiskelijoille (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
-
KMMMODKayttajalahtoisyysErgonomiaJaKaytettavyys
Small groups
- For Open UAS students only
Objective
Student is able to observe the interactions between the human and the physical environment and different elements there, and apply the ergonomics principles for optimizing the human well-being and system's effectiviness.
Student is able to apply kognitive ergonomicsin in designing user interfaces and information.
Student is able to take the universal design principles and accessibility into account in designing public and working environments and products there.
Student understands the basic principles of the user centered design, can apply different methods for collecting user information and classify thembased on the design brief. Also student is able to analyze the data for defining the product features.
By usability design student is able to make the use of complex products and services easier and more effective, and that way lessen the needs of education for the use.
Content
Study module includes the following subjects:
- User centered approach, usability and accessibility
- Ergonomics design principles
- User research methods
- Usability design and methods
- Usability, ergonomics and accessibility standards
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.06.2022 - 02.09.2022
Timing
02.09.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Virtual portion
10 op
Mode of delivery
34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 25
Degree programmes
- Design Plugin - Diploma of Higher Education in Design
Teachers
- Hannu Parkkamäki
- Tarmo Karhu
- Mervi Vuolas
Teacher in charge
Tarmo Karhu
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 3. Open UAS: 3.)
Groups
-
DMUOTS22
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
Objective
Student is able to observe the interactions between the human and the physical environment and different elements there, and apply the ergonomics principles for optimizing the human well-being and system's effectiviness.
Student is able to apply kognitive ergonomicsin in designing user interfaces and information.
Student is able to take the universal design principles and accessibility into account in designing public and working environments and products there.
Student understands the basic principles of the user centered design, can apply different methods for collecting user information and classify thembased on the design brief. Also student is able to analyze the data for defining the product features.
By usability design student is able to make the use of complex products and services easier and more effective, and that way lessen the needs of education for the use.
Content
Study module includes the following subjects:
- User centered approach, usability and accessibility
- Ergonomics design principles
- User research methods
- Usability design and methods
- Usability, ergonomics and accessibility standards
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.05.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
01.09.2022 - 19.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Hannu Parkkamäki
- Tarmo Karhu
- Mervi Vuolas
Teacher in charge
Tarmo Karhu
Scheduling groups
- Vain avoimen AMK:n opiskelijoille (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
-
KMMMODKayttajalahtoisyysErgonomiaJaKaytettavyys
Small groups
- For Open UAS students only
Objective
Student is able to observe the interactions between the human and the physical environment and different elements there, and apply the ergonomics principles for optimizing the human well-being and system's effectiviness.
Student is able to apply kognitive ergonomicsin in designing user interfaces and information.
Student is able to take the universal design principles and accessibility into account in designing public and working environments and products there.
Student understands the basic principles of the user centered design, can apply different methods for collecting user information and classify thembased on the design brief. Also student is able to analyze the data for defining the product features.
By usability design student is able to make the use of complex products and services easier and more effective, and that way lessen the needs of education for the use.
Content
Study module includes the following subjects:
- User centered approach, usability and accessibility
- Ergonomics design principles
- User research methods
- Usability design and methods
- Usability, ergonomics and accessibility standards
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
11.11.2021 - 16.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 30.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Hannu Parkkamäki
- Tarmo Karhu
- Mervi Vuolas
Teacher in charge
Tarmo Karhu
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
-
KMMMODKayttajalahtoisyysErgonomiaJaKaytettavyys
Small groups
- Pienryhmä 1
Objective
Student is able to observe the interactions between the human and the physical environment and different elements there, and apply the ergonomics principles for optimizing the human well-being and system's effectiviness.
Student is able to apply kognitive ergonomicsin in designing user interfaces and information.
Student is able to take the universal design principles and accessibility into account in designing public and working environments and products there.
Student understands the basic principles of the user centered design, can apply different methods for collecting user information and classify thembased on the design brief. Also student is able to analyze the data for defining the product features.
By usability design student is able to make the use of complex products and services easier and more effective, and that way lessen the needs of education for the use.
Content
Study module includes the following subjects:
- User centered approach, usability and accessibility
- Ergonomics design principles
- User research methods
- Usability design and methods
- Usability, ergonomics and accessibility standards
Evaluation scale
H-5