Syllabus

TN0291 Work Science - Work, Health and Leadership, 7.5 Credits

Subjects

Education cycle

Modules

Advanced study in the main field

Grading scale

Language

Prior knowledge

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide an introduction to the subject of work science. Work science is an umbrella term for knowledge necessary to adapt technology, the environment and work to suit people´s biological, physiological, psychological, social and cultural circumstances.

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Define important work environment issues and explain the importance of these for human welfare, health and development in professional life

• Describe and explain issues in central areas within work science

• Analyse problems in working life and create a platform for designing productive and healthy workplaces

• Locate and apply results of national and international research with relevance for the subject area.

Content

The course is mainly based on reading of the literature and internet-based sources of knowledge.

The course is divided into the following subject areas:

1. Introduction to work science

2. Psychosocial and organisational environment: Psychosocial work environment (mental health, leadership and distribution of power, working groups, etc.), The organisation of production and work

3.Physical environment: Physical load (work physiology, ergonomics, etc.), Physical factors, Chemical health risks.

4. Information and interaction in technical systems: Human-technology systems, Safety and risks

5. Methods and design processes

6. Economic and legal conditions: Occupational injuries, Work environment and economics, Work environment legislation, Standardisation

Grading form

Formats and requirements for examination

Pass grade in study- and exercise assignments reported via the internet.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

Responsible department

Department of People and Society