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Ergonomics and New Technology - SESC9441
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Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School:  School of Risk and Safety Sciences
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.safesci.unsw.edu.au
 
 
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 ergonomics issues related to the design and implementation of new technology. It assumes a knowledge of the principles of ergonomics, and in particular looks at cognitive aspects of human-computer-interaction, human error and design, usability and its assessment, user interface design, evaluation techniques, guidelines and standards, and the introduction of new systems into organisations.

Assumed knowledge: SESC9411 or equivalent

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

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