Contemporary and Future Issues in Human Factors

Course aim

Develop an advanced understanding of the complexities, interactions and challenges for human factors in the changing world.

Course content

Advanced Issues in Contemporary Human Factors domestically and internationally: future directions of human factors including disruptive technologies and automation; application of change management principles; cultural impacts, individually, organisationally, politically; challenges for the future.

Textbook(s)

Dekker, S. 2014, Safety Differently: Human Factors for a New Era, Apple Academic Press, CA, Available online in the UniSA Library

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BEHL 5050	Foundations and Applications of Human Factors

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
External	4.5 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Online activities, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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