Comfort and ergonomics of work and study Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2020

Module name: Comfort and ergonomics of work and study
Module code: 1BT_07A
Programme code: W2-S1BT19.2020
Semester: winter semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Description:
The aim of the teaching module is to give the student a basic knowledge on work physiology, occupational safety and hygiene, ergonomics and work environment safety. Lectures present characteristics of physical, operational and office-intellectual work as well as the characteristics of the occupational environment and threats. The basic preventions methods of the occupational and environmental threats are presented. The classes concern basic measurements and assessment methods of physical and mental work capacity, physical and mental work load, basic environmental characteristic as well basic standards and regulations concerning occupational law.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge on human physiology, chemistry and physics achieved in secondary school
Key reading:
see syllabus: compulsory reading
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Student is able to describe and interpret basic rules of occupational safety and hygiene and ergonomics. He/she is skilled to distinguish critical events during work process, recognize typical problems and apply simple solutions concerning occupational safety, work efficiency and ergonomics in to day practice at the work place, private life and during studies. [1BT_07_1]
 1BT_W08_P [3/5] 1BT_U03_P [3/5]
Student is able to serve premedical aid to the victims of occupational accidents and react in a proper way in case of typical threats [1BT_07_2]
 1BT_U04_P [3/5]
Student is aware the responsibility for the his/her own occupational safety and the safety of other persons [1BT_07_3]
 1BT_U03_P [4/5] 1BT_U04_P [4/5]
Student demonstrates the ability and skills to use basic methods for the assessment of work load and work environment conditions and safety. [1BT_07_4]
 1BT_U02_P [3/5]
Student can critically assess common opinions on the threats in the occupational environment and work process as wel those concerning typical work health problems. [1BT_07_5]
 1BT_K01_P [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Coursework [1BT_07_w_1]
according to the Syllabus
 1BT_07_1 1BT_07_2 1BT_07_3 1BT_07_4 1BT_07_5
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [1BT_07_fs_1]
Lectures accompanied with audiovisual presentations
 5
Work with selected readings and suggested sources of information with the aim of supported conspectus of the lectures. Self preparing to the classes and tests
 2 Coursework [1BT_07_w_1]
practical classes [1BT_07_fs_2]
Analiza wybranych problemów z zakresu bezpieczeństwa pracy i ergonomii. Konstruowanie i analiza równań i wykresów zależności funkcji organizmu od własności fizyko-chemicznych środowiska pracy. Dyskusja nad problemami, wskazanie piśmiennictwa i źródeł internetowych.
 10
analiza tekstów źródłowych wg instrukcji, przygotowanie prezentacji
 8 Coursework [1BT_07_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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