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Applied Ergonomics - SESC9421
 Students studying

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

This course focuses on the application of ergonomics principles to real world problems, and the difficulties involved. It requires a knowledge of the principles of ergonomics and provides in-depth knowledge and skills in ergonomics research methodology: analysing the exact nature and extent of the ergonomics problem, and evaluating the outcome of solutions to the problem. Topics covered include ergonomics methodologies, various analysis techniques, benefit-cost & practical case studies, professional ethics, and participatory ergonomics.

Assumed knowledge: SESC9411 or equivalent

Note: Short Course mode (compulsory 5-day workshop plus assessable tasks completed subsequently).

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