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Ergonomics 1 - SESC9400
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Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School:  School of Safety Science
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.safesci.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.062 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

A basic introduction to ergonomics, emphasising the principles of designing user-centered 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.

Assumed knowledge: ANAT6151, SESC6010, SESC6110

Note: Also offered in off-campus mode in Sessions 1 and 2

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