ERGONOMICS PRINCIPLES OF WORK, WORKSTATION AND PLANT DESIGN
HBS5ERG
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will 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 outcomes.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorVictoria Weale
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
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Quota Management StrategyN/A
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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
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On-Line, 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVictoria Weale
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Online learning package, comprising 12 modules, each equivalent to a 2-hour lecture.
TutorialWeek: 0 - 0
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Participation in online topic discussions, equivalent of 12 hours of tutorials.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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one 2,500-word written reportHurdle: A mark of at least 50% must be attained for the report | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
participation in online discussions (equivalent to 500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
six online quizzes, each equivalent to 250 wordsHurdle: At least 3 online quizzes must be satisfactorily completed a pass mark achieved. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |