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.
School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Jodi Oakman
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHE5ALS
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
On-Line, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jodi 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jodi 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 |