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HMES3387 Human Performance in Industry [UG]

ERGONOMICS AND OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS IN INDUSTRY

The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information click on the Timetable link below.
 
Credit: 6 points  Availability: Semester 1 (See Timetable) Old unit code: 310.387
 
Outcomes: Students become aware of the range and diversity of the field of ergonomics; are able to systematically analyse tasks from biomechanical, motor control and physiological approaches; understand the basic legislation concerning health and safety in industry; and have a basic understanding of, and are able to find epidemiological data on workplace injury and disease.
 
Content: A variety of learning opportunities exist within this unit including lectures, seminars, laboratories, practical experiences and group projects. Students prepare and present seminars on related topics as well as gain skills in acquiring knowledge through relevant Internet search engines.
 
Assessment: This comprises a theory examination (50 per cent), a seminar presentation (20 per cent) and a group assignment (30 per cent).

Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit except in the case of a bachelor's pass degree student who has obtained a mark of 45 to 49 and is currently enrolled in this unit, and it is the only remaining unit that the student must pass in order to complete their course.
 
Unit Co-ordinator(s): Professor Tim Ackland
Location: UWA (Crawley)
Mode: on-campus

Unit Rules:
Prerequisites: at least 12 points of Level 2 human movement units
Advisable prior study: HMES2250 Biomechanics
Contact hours—lectures: 2 hrs per week; labs: 1.5 hrs per week; practicum: 20 hrs

Unit Web Page: http://www.hmes.uwa.edu.au/about/course_material (only for enrolled students)
Note: Some unit web pages are still under construction and will be available in 2008.
 

Assistance with study skills, including English language skills, is available free of charge from Student Services for all enrolled students (see http://www.studysmarter.uwa.edu.au/). Student Services location: Second Floor, South Wing, Guild Village; telephone: 6488 2423.

Text

Kroemer, K. and Grandjean, E. Fitting the Task to the Human, 5th ed.: Taylor & Francis 1997

 
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