hbs5mte minor thesis in ergonomics, safety
MINOR THESIS IN ERGONOMICS, SAFETY & HEALTH
HBS5MTE
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject you will conduct a research program and write a thesis of 9,000-13,000 words, completed over two semesters, which investigates a specific problem or area. The thesis should demonstrate that you have the ability to conduct a systematic research project which shows an awareness of a limited body of literature, develop and utilise an appropriate research methodology. It should reveal a critical approach to the relevant field and the methodology used. A minor thesis may be conceptual, empirical or exploratory in its approach. The content and methodology of the thesis must be negotiated with and approved by a supervisor within the ergonomics, safety and health staff.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students enrolled in HMERGD will need to have achieved a WAM of 70 prior to enrolment in this subject
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPHE5ALS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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On-Line, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Individual consultation with supervisor and independent study.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 20-minute oral presentation | N/A | N/A | No | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| One 9,000 to 13,000 word-thesis | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Individual consultation with supervisor and independent study.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 20-minute oral presentation | N/A | N/A | No | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
| One 9,000 to 13,000 word-thesis | N/A | N/A | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |