Human-Technology-Organization in Complex industrial systems (IAM570)
The course covers important human, technological, organizational (HTO), and work related aspects that affect reliability, safety, and security of Complex engineering systems in modern industrial contexts. Gives knowledge on how Human, Technology, Organization, and Work related matters influence Complex industrial systems, what issues need due consideration in changing industrial contexts, what measures can be taken for productive, reliable, safe, and digitally secure operations, and how can one avoid unwanted situations.
Course description for study year 2023-2024. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
IAM570
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Important human, technological, organizational (HTO), and work related aspects that affect design, utilization, and operations of complex technical systems in modern industrial contexts from reliability, safety and digital security point of view. Understanding and knowledge about issues that need due consideration in changing industrial contexts, various measures to improve safety, security, reliability, and productivity and to reduce unwanted situations and incidents.
Practical industrial cases and incidents.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
- has thorough knowledge of theories and methods within human, technology, and organizational aspects.
- can apply knowledge on complex technological systems
- can analyze subject related problems related to design and operational challenges
Skills
- can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments
- can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field and work independently on practical and theoretical problems
- can use relevant principles and methods for research and professional development work
General competence
- can analyze relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems
- can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out assignments and projects
- can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field, both with specialists and the general public
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Report | 1/1 | Letter grades |
If a student fails the report assignments , she/he have to take this part again next time the subject is lectured.
Coursework requirements
Obligatory presentations based on Group work. An additional individual Report and Oral Assessment if the presentations are not satisfactory.
Obligatory requirements must be approved by responsible lecturer within the given deadline.
Course teacher(s)
Head of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeCourse coordinator:
Jayantha Prasanna LiyanageMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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Human factors, technology and organizational issues (MOM470_1) | 10 |
Human-Technology-Organization in Complex industrial systems (OFF570_1) | 10 |
Human factors, technology and organizational issues, Human-Technology-Organization in Complex industrial systems ( MOM470_1 OFF570_1 ) | 20 |