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Human Factors and New Technology - PSYO922

This unit examines the relationship between human performance and advanced technology, and the role of organisational psychologists in optimising this relationship. This unit will provide students with knowledge of theories and practical perspectives relating to the application of human factors principles in a range of operational settings. Practical components of the unit focus on the conduct of hazard analyses, task analyses, risk assessments, usability analyses, and human factors tests.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:
Staff Contact(s): Associate Professor Mark Wiggins
Prerequisites:

Admission to DOrgPsych or MOrgPsych or PGDipOrgBeh Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): PSYO920
Unit Designation(s):
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Psychology

Faculty of Human Sciences

Timetable Information

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