Course code MašZ4036
Credit points 2.25
Fundamentals of Engineering and Ergonomics I
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Date of course confirmation20.09.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics
Course developers
Ilmārs Dukulis
Dr. sc. ing.
Inženiertehnikas un enerģētikas institūts
Daina Kanaška
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
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 to teach students to use the adopted methods for solving of complicated engineering tasks.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
1.) 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.
2) 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
3) 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, technologies.
Compulsory reading
1. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. Statistika ekonomikā. Rīga: Datorzinību centrs, 2003. 352 lpp.
2. Wickert J. An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering. Mason, OH : Cengage Learning 2006. 398 p.
3. Смирнов Б., Гулый Ю. Инженерно психологическое и эргономическое проектирование. Харьков: Гуманитарный центр, 2010. 379.с.
Further reading
1. Kalpakjian S., Schmid S.R. Manufacturing engineering and technology. Jurong: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2010. 1180 p.
2. Грундиг К., Проектирование промышленных предприятий: Принципы; методы; практика. Альпина Бизнес букс; Альпина Публишерз, 2007.
3. Варнеке Х., Брулингер Х. Расчёт затрат для инженеров. Альпина Бизнес букс, 2008. 305 lpp.