Compulsory modules - All Pathways
Cognitive Ergonomics (15 credits)
The field of Cognitive Ergonomics involves the competencies and limitations of users during their interaction with a system in general (e.g., attention, memory, perception, schemas and strategies, mental models and cognitive workload).
The main aim of this module is to provide an introductory overview of Cognitive Ergonomics, to describe specific cognitive functions and to describe everyday situations where they may be applied including the workplace, the home, in transportation, education, healthcare and in other environments.
An additional aim of the module is to introduce the basic concept of ergonomics as a scientific discipline that is involved in the evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, environments and systems and how these interact with humans.
Physical Ergonomics (15 credits)
The aim of this module is for students to gain a foundation in topics relevant to physical ergonomics: anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and anthropometry. This will include aspects of physical performance in work and leisure activities. The purpose is to provide a basis for understanding applications in other modules on the Ergonomics and Human Factors programmes.
Pathway 1 - Ergonomics & Human Factors
Pathway 2 - Human Factors for Inclusive Design
Pathway 3 - Human Factors in Transport
Pathway 4 - Human Factors & Ergonomics for Patient Safety
Pathway 5 - Ergonomics in Health & Community Care
Pathway 7 - Ergonomics & Human Factors - PG Cert
Pathway 9 - Human Factors for Inclusive Design - PG Dip
Pathway 11 - Human Factors in Transport - PG Dip
Pathway 12 - Human Factors & Ergonomics for Patient Safety - PG Dip
Pathway 14 - Ergonomics in Health & Community Care - PG Dip
Human Factors and Systems (15 credits)
The aim of this module is to enable students to understand systems ideas as they apply to human factors and to organizations, the causation of systems accidents, the consequences of these for the design of systems, and to have a framework of knowledge for further use in professional and social life.
Data Collection and Analysis (15 credits)
The aim of this module is for students to develop their understanding of and skills in collecting and analysing data relevant to humans and human activities.
Interaction and Experience Design (15 credits)
The aim of this module is for students to gain a working knowledge of the process and methods of user experience design and the development of effective user interfaces.