hbs5cie contemporary issues in esh

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ERGONOMICS, SAFETY AND HEALTH

HBS5CIE

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject a range of contemporary issues in the area of ergonomics, safety and health will be explored. Online lectures will provide the basis of the content for this subject and students will be directed towards a range of other materials for their learning in this subject. Areas covered in the subject will include work-related driving, changing working arrangements, nano technologies, green and sustainable ergonomics and designing for a diverse workforce.

SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorTessa Keegel

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Investigate, evaluate and critically analyse complex theoretical models and adaptable practice for a range of contemporary issues in ergonomics.

Activities:
Evaluation of a range of materials in different topics areas, Development of abstracts Written reports, Oral presentation

02. Synthesise, interpret and communicate issues related to contemporary ergonomics practice. Utilise expert judgment and adaptability in response to key concepts.

Activities:
Development of abstracts, Written reports, Oral presentation

03. Identify, investigate and evaluate the multifaceted theoretical knowledge base arising from contemporary ergonomics practice and its application to a practical issue.

Activities:
Oral presentation

04. Reflect critically, analyse and evaluate the limitations of available information for a range of topic areas and synthesise results for communication to various stakeholders as determined by the requirements of the stakeholder groups.

Activities:
Written reports, Oral presentation

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Online, 2015, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTessa Keegel

Class requirements

Independent Research
One 1.5 hours independent research per week and delivered via online.
"Students to undertake independent study equivalent to 1.5 hours per week."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 5-minute pre-recorded presentation (equiv to 500 words).1501, 02, 03, 04
One 500-word summary of presentation.501, 02, 04
Two 2,000-word assignments.7501, 02, 04
Two 250-word abstracts submitted prior to commencement of development of final reports.Hurdle requirement.501, 02, 04