Curricular Unit:			Code:
Ergonomics			997ERGO
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
2	Undergraduate	Quality, Environment and Safety Management	4 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Spring Semester		Portuguese/English	52
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
This curricular unit aims to give a conceptual, interdisciplinary and global framework, searching for development of knowledge, capacities and competencies on the Ergonomic domain, in an organizational context. Skills/Competences to develop: (i) To know how to describe and integrate the principles of ergonomics approach; (ii To know how to organize, plan and apply methods and techniques of work ergonomic analysis; (iii) Develop ergonomic intervention skills at the work environments. (iv) Ability to communicate interpersonal; (v) Demonstrate an attitude of self-research and development-oriented.
Syllabus:
1st Unit - 1. Ergonomic Approach. 1.1. Origins and guidelines. 1.2. Concept, goals and perspectives. 2nd Unit – 2. Ergonomic work’ analysis. 2.1. Work concept 2.2. Human activity at work; 2.3. Work activity: Variations, regulations and compromises. 3st Unit – 3. Ergonomic Approach: a method of understand the human activity at the workplace. 3.1. Conceptualizations and guidelines of ergonomic methodologies 3.2. Methods and techniques. 3.3. Ergonomic intervention and work analysis. 4st Unit – 4. Ergonomics and work systems. 4.1. Contributions of ergonomics approach to work organizations and management; 4.2. Contexts of ergonomics improvement; 4.3. From diagnosis to the intervention.
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
1st unit - Syllabus contents focus on specific theoretical issues in the domain of Ergonomics Approach, thus meeting the course goals, namely: to understand and integrate concepts, models and theories of the conceptual framework of Ergonomics. 2st & 3nd unit Syllabus contents focus on specific theoretical and practical issues and integration of ergonomic work analysis allowing to integrate knowledge, abilities and skills to design, operate and evaluate the ergonomic interventions, through technical and ethical conduct. 4nd unit - Syllabus contents focus on the practical application of concepts and processes allowing an integrate analysis of ergonomics interventions and quality management systems; to show autonomy and responsibility in professional practice.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
Teaching methodology will include theoretical lecturing, research, reading and discussion of specific references, as well as thematic debates and critical reflection. Assessment will be continuous and based on a written test (60%), a practical essay (30%), an oral presentation and work discussion as well as the execution of theoretical and practical tasks in the classroom (10%).
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
1st unit - Theoretical exposition of contents related to this study area; presentation and handling of materials used in ergonomics approach; Individual and group debate of cases illustrating different problems and issues; Practical exercises aimed at demonstrating knowledge and skills in understanding the specificity of ergonomics approach. 2st & 3st unit – Theoretical exposition of contents related to this study area; Presentation and handling of materials used in ergonomics; Individual and group debate of cases illustrating different problems of ergonomic evaluation and intervention. 4nd unit - Theoretical and practical reflection; Articulation with different tools of quality management; Presentation of real cases; individual analysis and group discussion; develop autonomy and responsibility in professional practice.
Reading:
Arezes, P. et al (2020). Occupational Safety and Hygiene. London: Taylor & Francis Group. Bedny, G.Z., Bedny, I. S. (2019). Work Activity Studies Within the Framework of Ergonomics, Psychology, and Economics (Human Activity). Boca Raton: CRC Press. Castillo, J. & Villena, J. (2005). Ergonomia: conceitos e métodos. Lisboa: Dinalivro. Daniellou, F. (2004). A ergonomia em busca dos seus princípios: debates epistemológicos. São Paulo: Edgard Blucher. Falzon, P. (2007). Ergonomia. São Paulo: Edgard Blücher Guérin, F., Laville, A., Daniellou, F., Duraffoug, J., & Kerguelen, A. (2001). Compreender o trabalho para transformá-lo: a prática da ergonomia. São Paulo: Edgard Blucher. Grandjean, E. (2004). Manual de Ergonomia: Adaptando o trabalho ao homem. Porto Alegre: Bookman. Stuster, K. (2019). Task Analysis: How to Develop an Understanding of Work. Users' guides to human factors and ergonomics methods. Washington DC: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.