SESC9421 — Applied Ergonomics

COURSE COORDINATION

Coordinator :	Mr Roger Hall [Bio]
Contact Details :	Tel : 93855680   •   Fax : 93856190   •   Email : roger.hall@unsw.edu.au

DELIVERY DETAILS		[ Current Schedules and Locations ]

Mode	Session	Type

NB: :

THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED. THIS ENTRY IS FOR HISTORICAL INFORMATION ONLY.

COURSE DETAILS
Units of Credit :	6
Assumed Knowledge :	SESC9400 - Ergonomics 1 or equivalent
Description :	This course will focus on the application of ergonomics principles to real world problems and the difficulties involved. It requires a knowledge of the principles of ergonomics and will provide in-depth knowledge and skills in ergonomics research methodology - analysing the exact nature and extent of the problem, and evaluating the outcome of solutions to the problem. Topics include ergonomics methodologies, analysis techniques, benefit-cost & practical case studies, mock trial, professional ethics, and participatory ergonomics. NB: The Course Outline & Timetable listed below is subject to change.
Objectives :	To develop an understanding of, and experience in, ergonomics methodologies To apply ergonomics principles to the design of work - jobs, equipment and environments and examine the interactions between them. To develop an awareness of professional and ethical issues in ergonomics.
Reading :	Text Book Wilson, J R and Corlett, E N (eds). (2005). Evaluation of human work: A practical ergonomics methodology (3rd edition). (London, Taylor & Francis).   Recommended Reading Eastman Kodak (1983). Ergonomic Design for People at Work: A Source Book for Human Factors Practitioners in Industry Including Safety, Design, and Industrial Engineers, Medical, Industrial Hygiene, and Management - 2 vols. (New York, Van Nostrand). P620.82/33. Galer, I A R (Ed) (1987). Applied Ergonomics Handbook - 2nd ed. (London, Butterworths). P620.82/17C & /17D. Kantowitz, B H and Sorkin, R D (1983). Human Factors: Understanding People-System Relationships. (New York, John Wiley & Sons). P620.82/32 & /32A. Meister, D (1986). Human Factors Testing and Evaluation. (Amsterdam, Elsevier Science). Open Reserve P620.52/65.   Serials Applied Ergonomics. PJ 620.805/2 Ergonomics. PJ 620.0105/1 Human Factors. PJ 620.0105/2 Human Factors Society - Proceedings. PQ 620.805/5 Ergonomics Society of Australia - Proceedings. P, PJ or SQ 620.82/various International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. PJ 620.8205/1 Ergonomics Abstracts (International abstracting service) on-line through library Ergonomics Society of Australia website: http://www.ergonomics.org.au/

ASSESSMENT
Details Due Date Weight Open book test - 1 hour TBA 20% Assignment 1 - Ergonomics methodology TBA 30% Project report TBA 50%

COURSE SCHEDULE
Topics 1 :	Intro to Ergonomics methods
Topics 2 :	Experimental design
Topics 3 :	Survey design & questionnaires
Topics 4 :	Task analysis
Topics 5 :	Postural analysis
Topics 6 :	Cost benefit studies
Topics 7 :	Mock Trial on control panel design
Topics 8 :	Ergonomics in Practice
Topics 9 :	Participatory Ergonomics
Topics 10 :	Professional Issues
Topics 11 :	Open book Test; Project proposals

LEARNING RESOURCES
The University of New South Wales provides a range of resources to help students develop their skills and to realise their full potential. The Learning Centre, located at the entrance to the Library provides guidance material, which is also available on-line.
	The University also provides academic orientation programs called MyStart and ReStart for both new and returning students to help them in their transitions into academia..