Courses Handbook 2008 - [ Archived ]

13078 (v.2) Physical Ergonomics 653


Area: School of Physiotherapy
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 5.0
** 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
Other: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Practical: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s): 13082 (v.2) Ergonomics Theory and Practice 652 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s): 13079 (v.2) Cognitive Ergonomics 603
Syllabus: A solid 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 capacities and limitations are explored. The consequences of appropriate and inappropriate interactions with artefacts are examined.
** 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: 061303 Environmental Health
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Not Categorised
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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