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Unit of Study BHS30009 - Human Factors (2014)
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Unit Snapshot
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Unit type
UG Coursework Unit
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Credit points
12
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AQF level
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Level of learning
Advanced
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Former School/College
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Pre-requisites
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Enrolment information
N/A
Learning outcomes and graduate attributes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
Learning outcome count | Learning outcome description | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 |
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1 | demonstrate an understanding of factors affecting human performance and decision making such as perception, cognition, fatigue, body rhythms, fitness, and stress | |||||||
2 | identify design factors that lead to efficient use of everyday technology, and the built environment (good design) as well as factors that impede efficiency (poor design) | |||||||
3 | explain the nature of human error and discuss the role of human factors in incidents and accidents | |||||||
4 | identify and/or design methods used to reduce the risk of accidents and incidents | |||||||
5 | provide an evaluation and critical analysis of a work setting in relation to human factors issues (safety, efficiency, etc.), identifying or making recommendations for changes as required. | |||||||
6 | conduct research that conforms to ethical standards pertaining to human factors research in the field or workplace |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
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demonstrate an understanding of factors affecting human performance and
decision making such as perception, cognition, fatigue, body rhythms, fitness, and
stress
- GA4:
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identify design factors that lead to efficient use of everyday technology, and the
built environment (good design) as well as factors that impede efficiency (poor
design)
- GA4:
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explain the nature of human error and discuss the role of human factors in
incidents and accidents
- GA4:
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identify and/or design methods used to reduce the risk of accidents and incidents
- GA2:
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provide an evaluation and critical analysis of a work setting in relation to human factors issues (safety, efficiency, etc.), identifying or making recommendations for changes as required.
- GA2:
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conduct research that conforms to ethical standards pertaining to human factors research in the field or workplace
- GA6: