ECTS - Ergonomics
Ergonomics (IE316) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Ergonomics | IE316 | 6. Semester | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Demonstration, Problem Solving, Team/Group. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | Students will have an ability to apply the engineering design process to identify, define, bound and resolve human factors issues. They are expected to incorporate environmental, regulatory and safety standards in the design of human-machine systems, particularly concentrating on the design of displays, control systems, and workstations and/or offices, to increase human performance, and individual and/or societal well-being. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Basic concepts in ergonomics; anatomical and physiological capabilities and limitations of human-beings as related to systems design and human performance; human information processing and its relevance to the design of displays and controls; use of anthropometric data in the design of equipment, tools, and workstations and/or offices; design of di |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction to ergonomics. | pg. 1-36 |
| 2 | Anatomical and physiological capabilities and limitations of human | pg.39-50 |
| 3 | Anatomical and physiological capabilities and limitations of human | pg.50-82 |
| 4 | Anatomical and physiological capabilities and limitations of human | pg.217-231 |
| 5 | Introduction to engineering anthropometry and use of anthropometric data in the design of equipment, tools, and workstations and/or offices. | pg.85-106 |
| 6 | Introduction to engineering anthropometry and use of anthropometric data in the design of equipment, tools, and workstations and/or offices. | pg.108-132 pg.195-209 |
| 7 | Introduction to engineering anthropometry and use of anthropometric data in the design of equipment, tools, and workstations and/or offices. | pg.325-353 pg.493-508 |
| 8 | Midterm | |
| 9 | Analysis of environmental factors (noise, light, climate, and air quality) and design of work environment. | pg.162-177 |
| 10 | Analysis of environmental factors (noise, light, climate, and air quality) and design of work environment. | pg.162-177 |
| 11 | Worker safety-OSHA | pg.179-193 |
| 12 | Midterm | |
| 13 | Human information processing and design of man/machine interface. | pg.379-404 |
| 14 | Human information processing and design of man/machine interface. | pg.404-420 pg. 423-441 |
| 15 | Design of displays and controls | pg.457-491 |
| 16 | Final |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Lehto, M.R.,Landry,S.J., Buck,J., Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers, CRC Press, 2007. |
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| Other Sources | 2. Sanders, M.S., McCormick, E.J., Human Factors in Engineering and Design, 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill Inc., New York, USA, 1993. |
| 3. Su, B. A., Ergonomi, Atılım University, Ankara, 2000. | |
| 4. Erkan, N., Ergonomi, MPM Yayınları: 373, Ankara, 1997. | |
| 6. Woodson, W. E., B. Tillman, P. Tillman, Human Factors Design Handbook, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1992. | |
| 7. Bridger, R.S., Introduction to Ergonomics, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1995. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 15 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 10 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 45 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Toplam | 8 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 70 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Acquires sufficient knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and related engineering disciplines; gains the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; acquires the skill to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 3 | Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions, and applies modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | Develops the skills to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in industrial engineering applications; gains the ability to effectively use information technologies. | |||||
| 5 | Gains the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | X | ||||
| 6 | Acquires the ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams, as well as individual work skills. | |||||
| 7 | Acquires effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; at least one foreign language proficiency; gains the ability to write effective reports, understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Develops awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; gains the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously renew oneself. | X | ||||
| 9 | Acquires the consciousness of adhering to ethical principles, and gains professional and ethical responsibility awareness. Gains knowledge about the standards used in industrial engineering applications. | |||||
| 10 | Gains knowledge about practices in the business life such as project management, risk management, and change management. Develops awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation. Gains knowledge about sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Gains knowledge about the universal and social dimensions of the impacts of industrial engineering applications on health, environment, and safety, as well as the problems reflected in the engineering field of the era. Gains awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | X | ||||
| 12 | Gains skills in the design, development, implementation, and improvement of integrated systems involving human, material, information, equipment, and energy. | X | ||||
| 13 | Gains knowledge about appropriate analytical and experimental methods, as well as computational methods, for ensuring system integration. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Total Workload | 100 | ||