310106 (v.1) Occupational Ergonomics 281
| Area: | School of Public Health |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Science Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
1644 (v.7)
Human Biology 134
or any previous version
OR 313399 (v.3) Integrated Systems Anatomy and Physiology 100 or any previous version OR 313391 (v.3) Human Structure and Function 100 or any previous version AND 311348 (v.1) Introduction to Health, Safety and Environment 181 or any previous version OR 303855 (v.2) Introduction and Practice of Occupational Health and Safety 283 or any previous version |
| Syllabus: | This unit provides a foundation for understanding the key concepts and principles related to ergonomics. The aim of ergonomics in industry is to increase productivity, and decrease accidents and illnesses by obtaining a good fit between the employer and the job. Examines relationships between employer, work equipment and work environment. Topics include cognitive ergonomics, anatomy and physiology, workplace design, manual handling and anthropometry, thermal comfort, and vibration and ergonomic-related disorders. Case studies are also used to test students' current knowledge and understanding of the way complex systems are designed and used. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 061301 Occupational Health and Safety |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
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Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
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