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6939 (v.2) Physical Ergonomics 553



 

Area:

School of Physiotherapy

Contact Hours:

5.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Other:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

13142 (v.2) Introduction to Ergonomics 555 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

6938 (v.3) Cognitive Ergonomics 503
A basic foundation in the understanding of the physical characteristics of humans and the design of artefacts and environments to match these characteristics. The anatomical structure, anthropometric variation, biomechanical modelling and physiological processes underpinning human physical capacitites and limitations are explored. The consequences of appropriate and inappropriate interactions with artefacts are examined.


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