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