| Area: |
School of Physiotherapy |
| Credits: |
25.0 |
| Contact Hours: |
5.0 |
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| ** 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. ** |
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| 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
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| Co Requisite(s): |
6938 (v.3) Cognitive Ergonomics 503
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| Syllabus: |
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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| ** 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. ** |
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| Field of Education: | 61303 Environmental Health |
| Funding Cluster: | 06 - Computing, Built Environment, Health |
| SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. |
