3 points, SCA Band 1, 0.0625 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Not offered in 2017
Synopsis
The unit covers the principles of the theories of the person/product interface (the behaviour of product users), the impact of human capabilities on the interface (with particular reference to safety), usability specification and testing, the ergonomics of entirely new products, the commercial and legal aspects of product ergonomics.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will:
- understand the principles and application of the theories of the person / product interface
- be capable of optimising the person/product interface in design
- be able to develop ergonomic check lists for products.
Assessment
Class test: 20% + Practical exercise (product evaluation): 50% + Practical exercise (ergonomic checklist): 30%
Workload requirements
One 1-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial and 4 independent study hours per week
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Prerequisites
IDE2301