PSYCHOL 7336 - Human Factors
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PSYCHOL 7336 Course Human Factors Coordinating Unit Psychology Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites PSYCHOL 7330 and PSYCHOL 7331 Restrictions Available to M Psych (O&HF) and PhD/MPsych(O&HF) students only or by permission of Head of School Assessment Presentation & written report Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Carolyn Semmler
Phone: 8313 4628
email: carolyn.semmler@adelaide.edu.au
office: 711 Hughes Building, Nth Terrace Campus
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate competency in the identification and application of scientific solutions to solve human problems at work.
2. Demonstrate knowledge relevant to theories and models of human factors and human performance.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the factors that can impact upon the behaviour of the individuals in the workplace and how these can be used to structure a work environment that enhances both organisational and individual outcomes.
4. Demonstrate competence in analysing human factors relevant for an organisation and individuals and presenting strategies for improving individual and organisational performance.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1,3,4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3,4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Lecturers will provide lecture material that will be made available in class and on MyUni at the following link:
https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/
Recommended Resources
The Library is a major resource centre for students. The Research Librarian for Psychology, Maureen Bell, provides some useful information through the Internet at http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/psychology. The website contains a list of databases, links to tutorials and help with searching methods.
Online Learning
This course may use MyUni for one or more of the following:
- Communication with students via Announcements and Discussion Board
- Submission of assessment
- Access to resources such as additional readings
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
A three hour seminar will be held each week. During the seminar, there will be group discussions and group exercises to support the lecture content.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Seminars: 3 hours s each week for 12 weeks (36 hours)
Assignment 1 - oral presentation: (20 hours)
Assignment 2 - report: (40 hours)
Self-directed independent reading (60 hours)
Total: 156 hours
Learning Activities Summary
Seminars will be held weekly. A final program will be available at the beginning of semester.Specific Course Requirements
On enrolment in the Program all students MUST apply for and obtain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. All students are required to provide a copy of their registration details to the Program Administrator on their first day in the Program: this will be required for the Summer School courses Professional Practice and Evidence-Based Practice.The application form and details of fees payable are available from the PBA website: http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/Forms.aspx.
Candidates are required to consent to a police check as part of their application to the Psychology Board of Australia for Provisional Registration, a requirement of enrolment in the program. A satisfactory current police check is a mandatory. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment will consist of an 8 page report (70%) and an oral presentation (30%).Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at all seminars is mandatory to ensure students attain and can demonstrate the relevant required competencies. Should students fail to meet mandatory attendance requirements by being absent this may lead to a fail grade for the course. Exemptions to mandatory attendance requirements may be granted for up to 2 seminars by the Course Coordinator if there are exceptional medical, compassionate, or extenuating circumstances as defined by the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. Students will be required to complete redemption exercises to the satisfaction of the Course Coordinator for any seminars missed.Assessment Detail
Assessment 1: Written Report on Applied Cognitive Task Analysis (70%)
Word Count: 2000 words, excluding references
You will select a domain of expert cognitive performance and outline an method for performing a Cognitive Task Ananlysis (CTA). You can choose whichever method you feel will be best for the context, but you must justify your choice with empirical evidence. Once you have selected and described your method, you will need to explain how you will use the information you have gathered to improve human cognition in your selected context. What sort of evidence would you need to gather the evlauate the effectivness of your intervention?
CLOs Assessed: 1,3,4
Assessment 2: Oral Presentation on the Future of Human Factors (30%)
Length: 20 minutes (+ 10 minutes for questions)
The scope of practice of Human Factors professionals will change significantly in the next 10 years. Outline the keys skills, knowledge and capacities of those entering the professsion - what will they need to know to operate effectively? How is this different to what is taught now? What is the knowledge base that will need to be built to address the new workplace that HFs professionals will encounter?
CLOs Assessed:2,4Submission
Assignments are to be submitted to through myUni: https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/
The School of Psychology undertakes to adhere to the University’s Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy, Procedure 6a, which requires that assessments are returned within 4 weeks of the deadlines for submission.
Extension of time for an assignment may be granted at the discretion of the Course Coordinator, to whom students should apply in writing (or email) before the due date and time.
No requests for extensions will be considered if made after the due date and time.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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