Course syllabus
Rehabiliteringsteknik
Rehabilitation Engineering
TNX097, 7,5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)
Valid for: 2016/17
Decided by: Education Board E
Date of Decision: 2016-04-04
General Information
Elective for: BME4-br, C4-da, D4, E4-mt, F4, M4, MD4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
Aim
The purpose of this course is to be an eye-opener as to how
technology can create possibilities for people with disabilities to
increase their independence, quality of life and ability to
participate in society. Knowledge of the human being and the
ability to understand different people's lives will be important
characteristics of an engineer to be able to participate in
society's aspirations for diversity.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to identify and analyze the factors that may hinder
people with disabilities, with a focus on what the individual wants
to do in a concrete situations
- be able to reflect on and describe how technical aids can
support and enable people with different disabilities to fulfill
their dreams, desires and needs
- be able to evaluate a product for people with mobility
impairments, hearing impairments, visual impairments and cognitive
difficulties
- be able to describe inclusive design principles (eg, Universal
Design, Design for All, Inclusive design) that can be used as
guidelines in the development or evaluation of products
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to analyze a given product's user interface and improve
this based on the knowledge of a person or user group
- be able create a list of requirements and take into account the
usability and accessibility aspects for a diverse group of
users
- be able to develop a prototype that is suitable for a specific
user profile or which has a focus on universal design
- give a brief oral presentation of the prototype and its
use
- be able to describe the prototype in an accessible way on a
poster and in a handout
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to articulate the values that lie in the UN Convention
on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, to fully enjoy all
human rights and fundamental freedoms, with or without technical or
human assistance
- be able to describe the goal of designing products and services
so they are aesthetic and usable for as many people as possible
regardless of age and abilities
- to take into account that people are different with a large
individual variation
- be able to express that there is a positive challenge to try to
create solutions that increase an individual's independence and
quality of life
Contents
In this course, you will meet people who have a disability and
who talk about their technology use in everyday situations. You
will carry out empathic modeling exercises where impairments are
simulated and analyze how various products meet design criteria
aimed at creating products for a diverse audience (Universal
Design, Design for All, Inclusive Design). You will also train your
ability to solve engineering problems in a human-oriented design
project where the result is either a universally designed product
or a tool designed to solve a specific problem. Specific exercises
and tasks are interspersed with theory and opportunities for
discussion.
Examples of research projects in rehabilitation engineering
research are presented.
Examination details
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: The assessment will be based on individual and group work. A grade of 3 will be given to students who pass individual compulsory assignments, the take-home exam and project work.
Admission
Admission requirements:
- At least 120 credits awarded or credited within the study programme
The number of participants is limited to: 35
Selection: Credits awarded or credited within the study programme according to Ladok June 17th.
The course overlaps following course/s: TNS120, TNX096
Reading list
- Jönsson, B m fl: Människonära design. Studentlitteratur, 2005, ISBN: 978-91-44-04494-1. Jönsson, B (ed.): Design Side by Side. Studentlitteratur 2006. ISBN:978-91-44-01936-9. The book can be downloaded from http://www.arkiv.certec.lth.se/doc/designsidebyside .
- Arne Svensk: Design av kognitiv assistans, Licentiatuppsats från Certec, LTH. Nummer 1:2001. 2001, ISBN: 91-631-0782-1. Design for Cognitive Assistance.
Licentiate Thesis, Certec, LTH. Number 1:2001.
The book can be downloaded from http://www.arkiv.certec.lth.se/doc/designforcognitive/ .
- Internet links.
- Handed-out material about the seven principles of universal design.
Contact and other information
Teacher: Bitte Rydeman, fil dr, bitte.rydeman@certec.lth.se
Examinator: Kirsten Rassmus Gröhn, universitetslektor, tekn dr, kirre@certec.lth.se
Course coordinator: Håkan Eftring, universitetslektor, tekn dr, hakan.eftring@certec.lth.se
Teacher: Per-Olof Hedvall, tekn dr, per-olof.hedvall@certec.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.certec.lth.se/english/education/