UNSW Handbook Course - Principles of Ergonomics

Principles of Ergonomics - SESC9411

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Faculty: Faculty of Science

School: School of Safety Science

Contact: Kothiyal,Kamal Prasad

Campus: Kensington Campus

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

Contact Hours per Week: 3

Offered:

Semester 1 2005

Semester 2 2005

Fee Band: 2

Description

This course will give an introduction to ergonomics, emphasising the principles of designing user-centred, human-machine-environment systems. Specific topics include definition of and justification for ergonomics, design and human error, human capabilities and limitations, introduction to anthropometry and the reduction of musculoskeletal loading of workers, displays & controls, design of human-machine-environment systems, job design and work organisation, design of workplaces, the physical environment and an introduction to product design.

Assumed knowledge: ANAT6151, SESC6010, SESC6110

Note: Also offered in off campus mode and web delivery in S1 and S2.

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