307091 (v.1) Human Factors 292


Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

7632 (v.5) Design Process and Practice 192 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Human Factors impacts on any designed object or environment. The focus is on the user and is related to issues of efficiency and the effectiveness of a design. Provides an introduction into the essential factors that affect the manor in which users are able to effectively interact with the designed world. To develop a responsible approach to creating designs which are inclusive and effective for all to use. This unit is undertaken over a six week period.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

100300 Visual Arts and Crafts (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area