OT5105 - Computing, Switches and Interfaces for People with Disabilities

Credit points:	06
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Occupational Therapy

Students must commence this subject in Semester 1.

An introduction to the various hardware (equipment) and software (program) types that are commercially available to aid people with different disabilities gain access to general computer resources. The subject will aim to provide an understanding of the benefits and disadvantages of different techniques and methods of optimising equipment benefit. There will also be a strong emphasis on the technical matters associated with switches and interfaces and how to modify, adapt or design new interfaces for use with toys, lights, mobility equipment and/or computers. The final module will consider the key aspects of integration.

Learning Outcomes

• ability to issue, manufacture and assess for the use of electronic interfaces;
• an understanding of the use of switches and various interfaces to electronic systems.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

OT5103

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Marion Gray.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	log book from practicals; report on supplied case study; residential examination.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.