Ergonomics (ICM241) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Ergonomics ICM241 3. Semester 1 2 0 2 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem Solving, Team/Group, Role Play, Project Design/Management.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Doğan Can Hatunoğlu
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The course aims to analyze human factors, anthropometric and ergonomic data to create human-centered design outputs for interior design applications.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Understand the relationship between the fundamentals and applications of anthropometry and interior design.
  • Explain and list how different user groups interact with their physical environment according to their specific needs in interior design.
  • Compare and criticize the consistency of existing interior designs with body dimensions.
  • Gain the knowledge to develop user-centered designs by applying the knowledge of human factors and ergonomics to the design of interior spaces and spatial products.
Course Content In the interior design process,it is important to consider ergonomics,anthropometric principles,and the diversity of the human body.This knowledge is demonstrated through examples of various design approaches and experienced in the studio environment.The differences in ergonomic requirements for residential and commercial interiors are explained and compared through examples.This information is then analyzed and interpreted through reallife examples using homework and presentation methods.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Course description, information about the course conduct Research on the content of the course
2 Definition and history of ergonomics, principles and applications of anthropometry Preparing for the studies requested within the scope of the subject
3 Interaction of ergonomics with physical environmental conditions Preparing for the studies requested within the scope of the subject
4 Human body diversity and universal design approach Preparing for the studies requested within the scope of the subject
5 Inclusive design and design for all approaches Preparing for the studies requested within the scope of the subject
6 Studiowork/Distribution of topics for presentations and determination of groups Preparing for the studies requested within the scope of the subject
7 Midterm Exam Preparation for the Midterm Exam
8 Ergonomics in workplaces Preparing for the studies requested within the scope of the subject
9 Ergonomics in kitchens Preparing for the studies requested within the scope of the subject
10 Ergonomics in bathrooms and toilets Preparing for the studies requested within the scope of the subject
11 Ergonomics in living and dining rooms Preparing for the studies requested within the scope of the subject
12 Ergonomics in bedrooms/Homework Preparing for the studies requested within the scope of the subject
13 Student presentations Homework submission, preparation of student presentations
14 Student presentations Preparation of student presentations
15 Overview of the semester topics, preparation for the general exam in the form of question and answer Preparation for the Final Exam
16 Final Exam Preparation for the Final Exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. Bridger, R. S. (2003). Introduction to ergonomics. CRC Press.
2. Neufert, E. (2021). Yapı tasarımı. Beta Basım Yayın.
3. Pheasant, S., & Haslegrave, C. M. (2018). Bodyspace: Anthropometry, ergonomics and the design of work. CRC Press.
4. Sabancı, A., & Sümer, S. K. (2015). Ergonomi. Nobel Yayıncılık.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application 1 10
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 10
Presentation 1 20
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
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
1 2 3 4 5
1 Having knowledge and awareness of the design and construction decisions influenced by geographical variations in social, economic, cultural, and physical contexts.
2 Being able to collaborate in a multidisciplinary manner at the national and international levels, independently or jointly planning design projects in interdisciplinary work, and taking on responsibilities to execute/manage them.
3 Having knowledge about the principles, laws, regulations and standards; being aware of professional ethics, duties and responsibilities. X
4 Being able to obtain the necessary data using accurate research methods and techniques, interpreting the results, and transforming the theoretical knowledge acquired by generating counter-arguments/syntheses, evaluating them, and applying them to alternative design solutions in the practical domain.
5 Expressing data, ideas, design solutions and projects accurately and effectively by using oral, written and/or visual communication techniques and technology. X
6 Having knowledge of interior space systems in a way that considers the relationship between the base building construction and the interior construction. X
7 Providing a holistic design approach by developing details through the appropriate selection of furnishing, product and material.
8 Developing design ideas/creating space with the influence of psychology, sociology, philosophy, architecture and art by using scientific and technical knowledge that will respond to aesthetic and functional needs. X
9 Developing user-oriented design solutions with human factors, ergonomics, universal and inclusive design principles. X
10 Having knowledge within the scope of the historical development of interior architecture, architecture and art, having the competence to make decisions by exhibiting a respectful and sensitive attitude towards cultural heritage and historical/natural environment.
11 Designing to increase spatial comfort and wellbeing with the impact of physical environmental systems such as lighting, color, acoustics, air conditioning, etc. X
12 Having the ability to develop a sustainable design by using natural and built environment information.
13 Keeping up with new developments in the field of interior architecture and design, having a consciousness of lifelong learning, and contributing to the field. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application 1 3 3
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 12 2 24
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 12 12
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 8 8
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 125