Program Overview

Ergonomi och arbetsorganisation

The Ergonomi och arbetsorganisation course is a 7.5-credit introductory course at the undergraduate level, with the course code A0022A.

Course Description

The course focuses on understanding the relationship between humans, work, and the environment. It teaches students to analyze and assess ergonomic conditions to create safe, efficient, and sustainable work and production systems.

Course Objectives

The course provides fundamental knowledge of how physical and organizational factors affect performance, health, and well-being in the workplace. It also gives students a comprehensive understanding of human needs and requirements in different environments and trains them to conduct systematic ergonomic analyses.

Course Content

The course covers central areas such as belastningsergonomi, arbetslivsfysiologi, and antropometri, along with an introduction to common analysis tools in ergonomics. Through lectures, laboratory work, and practical exercises, students develop their ability to identify risks and propose solutions that contribute to sustainable work environments.

Target Audience

The course is suitable for those who want to work with work environment, product development, or sustainability issues and understand how humans are at the center of an effective and healthy working life.

Course Details

• Period: Period 2 - 2, v. - v. 2 2027, ej modulsatt
• Study Location: Ortsoberoende
• Study Form: Dagtid 50%
• Language: Svenska
• Mandatory Meetings on Campus: 0
• Implementation: The course is given entirely online and includes mandatory online meetings for follow-up and presentation.

Admission Requirements

• Basic Eligibility
• Selection: The selection is based on grades and university entrance exams

Additional Information

The course is offered as a freestanding course.