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.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Tessa Keegel
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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
Online, 2015, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tessa 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 5-minute pre-recorded presentation (equiv to 500 words). | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 500-word summary of presentation. | 5 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Two 2,000-word assignments. | 75 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Two 250-word abstracts submitted prior to commencement of development of final reports. | Hurdle requirement. | 5 | 01, 02, 04 |