Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
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
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Co Requisite(s): | 13079 (v.2) Cognitive Ergonomics 603
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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. |
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Unit Outcomes: | The primary aim of this unit is to be able to evaluate and improve the physical match between people and the tasks, machines, jobs, systems and environments with which they interact. Evaluate the structure and function of important features of human anatomy. Define the consequences of mismatches. Use anthropometric data to allow for the variation in human sizes. Use biomechanical methods to quantify the stress on human bodies. Analyse how work physiology capabilities modify optimal designs. Analyse how environmental characteristics impact on human physical characteristics. Evaluate design guidelines for typical office, industrial and home issues. |
Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Pheasant, S. (1996) Bodyspace: Anthropometry, Ergonomics and the Design of Work. 2nd Ed. London, Taylor and Francis. Chaffin, D and Andersson, G. (1984). Occupational Ergonomics. New York, McGraw-Hill. |
Field of Education: | 61303 Environmental Health | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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