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Fundamentals of Engineering and Ergonomics I

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Replaced course

MmehB013 [GMMEB013] Fundamentals of Engineering and Ergonomics I

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to teach to use the methods learned in the course in solving complex engineering tasks. Fundamentals of Engineering and Ergonomics are comprehensive subject, the aim of this course is to provide students with methods of system theory, analysis of Technical systems, students get knowledge’s in methods of information research processing, technical creation and ergonomics design. Methods will be illustrated with examples from sphere of machine design and manufacture.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge: fundamentals of analysis and synthesis of systems; understanding about technical systems development rules as well as system optimization and efficiency estimation methods. Have good knowledge about methods for searching and processing of information; understand methods of ergonomic design as well as have good knowledge in progressive methods and theory’s creation, Assessment - Test 1 - the content of engineering work.
Skills - can to work out the aim and tasks of engineering work, to substantiate actuality of topic as well as to search the necessary information and make analytical report; to work out alternative solutions for engineering task as well as to choose the best solution on the basis of necessary criteria and to estimate efficiency of solution; can make ergonomically evaluation of equipment. Assessment – Test 2,3 - creative thinking and methods.

Competence - is able to achieve and rationally use information; use progressive creation methods and theories in process of design; is able to create innovative as well as to improve products, constructions, technology - students' independent engineering work and practical work.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Development of engineer's creative activity, 1h lect.
2. Engineering problem, strategy for solving them, 1h lect.
3. General concept of systems, 1h lect.
4. Technical systems and analysis, 1h pract. work.
Test 1 - Content of engineering job
5. Systematic approach in solving of engineering problems, 1h lect.
6. Plan of independent engineering work, 1h pract. work.
7. Creation of alternatives, 1h pract. work.
8. Search of information and processing, 1h pract. work.
9. Description of literature, 1h pract. work.
10. Research methods and techniques, 1h lect.
Test 2 - research methods and techniques.
11. Hypothesis development, 1h pract. work.
12. Optimization process, 1h lect.
13. Acquisition and processing of results, 1h lect.
14. Methods of mathematical statistics, 1h lect.
15. Analysis of the obtained results, 1h pract. work.
16. Evaluation of the results, 1h pract. work.

Test 3 - creative methods of work.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Test
the test task consists of:
• Test on theoretical subject acquired in the course;
• Practical assignment on the topics acquired in the course practical work.
All tests, practical work and students' independent Engineering work (completed 80%) must be included.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

To research the literature on the topic chosen for independent engineering work, creates an analytical description, analogues of construction, creates construction in connection with the topic of his work.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Timely completed practical work, successfully written 3 tests, selected the topic of independent engineering work and completed 80% of the total amount; a credit is obtained for the work done

Compulsory reading

1. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S., Statistika ekonomikā. Rīga: Datorzinību centrs, 2003. 352 lpp.
2. Pommers J. Studentu zinātniskā darba pamati. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1989. 295 lpp.
3. Wickert J. An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering. Iowa State University. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning, 2006. 398 p.
4. Смирнов Б., Гулый Ю. Инженерно психологическое и эргономическое проектирование. Харьков: Гуманитарный центр, 2010. 379.с.

5. Kanaška D., Metodiskie norādījumi Bakalaura darba izstrādāšanai un aizstāvēšanai studiju progr. Mašīnu projektēšana un ražošana. Jelgava: TF, 2020. 12 lpp., pieejams http://tf.llu.lv/lv/metodiskie-noteikumi-darbu-izstradasana-un-aizstavesana

Further reading

1. Kalpakjan S., Schmid S.R. Manufacturing engineering and technology. Jurong: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2010. 1180 lpp.
2. Грундиг К. Проектирование промышленных предприятий: Принципы; методы; практика. Альпина Бизнес букс; Альпина Публишерюз, 2007.

3. Варнеке Х., Брулингер Х. Расчёт затрат для инженеров. Альпина Бизнес букс, 2008. 305 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Informācija par inovātīviem produktiem visos pieejamos avotos

Notes

Compulsory Course in Professional Bachelor study programme Machine design and Manufacturing.