MINOR THESIS IN ERGONOMICS, SAFETY & HEALTH
HBS5MTE
2021
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, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 h 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, 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 h supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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 |