User Centred Research and Design
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME2041 | Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufactur | 2 | 20 | Spring China |
- Code
- MMME2041
- School
- Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufactur
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
This module will introduce ergonomics (human factors) encompassing different aspects of product design and other applications. The course will demonstrate why ergonomics input to design is important. The module will teach the practical application of user centred research methods, also covering research ethics and statistical methods to analyse results.
Re-assessment
Students who fail this module overall and are required to complete a re-assessment will be reassessed by coursework or exam. The re-assessment mark for the module will be a combination of the marks from coursework passed first time and the coursework which have been re-assessed.
Target Students
Students undertaking 2nd Year Product Design and Manufacture
Classes
- One 2-hour workshop each week for 11 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester Further Activity Details: 3 hours per week to include lectures, case studies, and practical exercises.
Assessment
- 40% Coursework 1: Portfolio of short reports.
- 30% Coursework 2: Report
- 30% Exam 1 (2-hour)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module will introduce ergonomics (human factors) encompassing different aspects of product design and other applications. It will give fundamental knowledge in research methods, ethics and analysis.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
LO1 - Apply a range of human factors / ergonomics tools and methods to evaluate design interventions. (AHEP 12,16)
LO2 - Analyse and extract relevant ergonomic data to inform design for users. (AHEP 4,11)
LO3 – Apply relevant statistical techniques used in the application of user-based research within the design process. (AHEP 1)
LO4 - Understand ethical requirements of user-focused research. (AHEP 8,11)
LO5 - Apply the University guidance and procedures for obtaining ethical approval for user-based research. (AHEP 8)
Conveners
- Dr Xinwei Wang