hbs5erg ergonomics work
ERGONOMICS PRINCIPLES OF WORK, WORKSTATION AND PLANT DESIGN
HBS5ERG
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students study biological and psychological evidence and associated ergonomics principles concerning human capacities and limitations relevant to the design of equipment and 'plant', work tasks, workstations and the physical workplace environment. Specific topics include: anthropometry, work postures and movements, static and dynamic loads, metabolic and cardio-respiratory capacities, and human perceptual and information processing performance characteristics. The aim is to understand some of the key ergonomics requirements to achieve effective work performance and good occupational health and safety.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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Online, 2014, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Class requirements
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week and delivered via online.
"Participation in online topic discussions, equivalent of 13 hours of tutorials."
Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.
"Online learning package, possibly supplemented by additional material on DVD, comprising 13 modules, each equivalent to a 2-hour lecture."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2,000-word written report | Hurdle: A mark of at least 50% must be attained for the report | 50 |
| participation in online discussions | 10 | |
| six online quizzes, each equivalent to a 15-minute exam | Hurdle: At least 3 online quizzes must be satisfactorily completed | 40 |