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TS500813 - Human factors

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home exam 100/100 6 hours HJELPEMIDD

Course content

Human capability

Human Error

Cognitive property

Fatigue

Ergonomics

Human - machine interactions

Human - machine interface

Usability

Design thinking

User Centred Design process

Design maturity in organizations

Anchoring of design processes in management

The course is putting emphasis on human capability, behaviour and failure during participation in demanding operations.

Practical excersises in maritime simulators to anchor theory.

Learning outcome

  • Has advanced knowledge within the academic field of human factors & ergonomics and specialized insight into human factors issues in demanding marine operations.
  • Has thorough knowledge of the scholarly theories and methods in the field of human factors & ergonomics.
  • Has extensive knowledge about human capability with respect to fatigue, perception and cognitive processing.
  • Has extensive knowledge about ergonomics and their influence on human behaviour.
  • Has extensive knowledge about human - machine interaction and human - machine interface
  • Can apply knowledge to new areas within the academic field of human factors & ergonomics.
  • Can analyze academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the academic field of human factors & ergonomics.
  • Can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments within human factors & ergonomics.
  • Can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field of human factors & ergonomics and work independently on practical and theoretical problems.
  • Can use relevant methods for research and scholarly development work in an independent matter.
  • Can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics.
  • Can analyze relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems.
  • Has the ability to apply the knowledge dealing with practical and theoretical problems.
  • Can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects.
  • Can communicate extensive independent and terminology of the academic field of human factors & ergonomics.
  • Can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field of human factors & ergonomics, both with specialists and the general public.
  • Can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes within human factors & ergonomics.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching methods and activities: Lectures, individual and group exercises (some to be presented in class), and simulations to ensure a thorough understanding of how the theory can be applied in realistic situations. Students are expected to be present in the classroom minimum 80% of the time.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignment

Further on evaluation

6 hours individual home exam.

The student must have 80% attendance in the course to be able to take the exam. Special cases are assessed individually by sending an application to the Study Program Manager.

Mandatory work requirements from the previous semester can be approved by the department.

All aids are permitted at the exam. Also internet. ChatGPT or other AI generators must not be used to answer the exam, but can be used as for searching for information. Reference must be made to the original source of information in the exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Management of Demanding Marine Operations (MLAKMO)
Operational Maritime Management (830MDO)

Course materials

Sensemaking in Safety Critical and Complex Situations - Human Factors and Design

Edited By Stig Ole Johnsen, Thomas Porathe, Edition1st Edition, First Published 2021, eBook Published13 October 2021

Sensemaking in Safety Critical and Complex Situations | Human Factors (taylorfrancis.com)

Grech, Horberry, Koester, 2008. Human Factors in the Maritime Domain

Scientific articles

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Organization and Leadership
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Home exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home exam 100/100 HJELPEMIDD

Release
2024-12-17

Submission
2024-12-17


09:00


15:00

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Spring UTS Home exam 100/100 HJELPEMIDD INSPERA
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  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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