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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Ergonomics |
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| Course Code |
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TEM470 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. BEHİCE DURGUN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Defines the basic concepts of ergonomics (definition, contents, historical background and relevant disciplines).
Define sthe system and modelling concepts; understands the difficulties in transferring ergonomic data to ergonomic information.
Explains the basic principles of anthropometric and biomechanical modelling.
Explains the properties of man-machine systems; evaluates the design and arrangement of controls and displays from the viewpoint of ergonomics.
Scrutinizes the effects of work environment and human senses in ergonomics
Arranges physical spaces in the design of workplace.
Correlates physical workload with energy expenditure.
Describes fatigue and types of fatigue, correlates the contraction types of muscles to fatigue; calculates the working and resting time.
Makes job analysis and time study.
Knows hazardous materials, works related musculoskeletal disorders and personal protective equipments.
Explains physical and mental performance, strategic plan, internal auditing and SWOT analysis, makes the flow diagram of performance management.
Evaluates the psychological and social elements of ergonomics.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The purpose of this course is to teach basic knowledge, skills and competences for a) designing of products and systems, b) optimize the working and living environment and c) improve quality of life including health, safety, comfort, aesthetic and sustainablility in order to match human’s anatomical, anthropometrical, biomechanical, physiological, cognitive and psychological capabilities and limitations, in particular, from the viewpoint of textile engineering. |
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| Course Contents |
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The course contents address ergonomics knowledge with particular emphasis on textile engineering: The basic concepts of ergonomics (definition, contents, historical background, and its interdisciplinary character), systems and modelling, anthropometric and biomechanical modelling, man-machine systems, design and arrangement of controls and displays, human senses and work environment, physical space arrangement in workplace, physical workload and energy expenditure, fatigue and resting time, job design and time study, work health and safety, physical and mental performance, psychological and social dimensions of ergonomics. Ethical and professional issues are also addressed throughout the course. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The basic concepts of ergonomics (definition, contents, historical background, and relevant disciplines) |
Lecturer Notes, reading recommended resources, internet and library database |
Lecture, interactive method, brain storm, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies |
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2 |
Systems and modelling |
Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving, brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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3 |
Human anatomy and anthropometric modelling |
Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving, brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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4 |
Biomechanical modelling |
Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving, brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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5 |
Man-machine systems |
Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving, brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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6 |
Design and arrangement of controls and displays |
Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving, brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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Human senses and work environment |
Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving, brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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8 |
Physical space arrangement in workplace, |
Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving, brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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Physical workload and energy expenditure |
Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving, brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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10 |
MIDTERM EXAM |
Integration of learning from different units |
Written Exam |
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Fatigue and resting time |
Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving, brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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Job analysis and time study |
Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving, brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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Work health and safety: hazardous materials, work related musculoskeletal disorders, peronel protective equipment |
Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving, brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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14 |
Psychological and social dimensions of ergonomics, performance management |
Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving, brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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15 |
Submitting assignment and presentation |
Research, preparing questions, team work, lifelong learning, critical thinking, Integration of learning from different units |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving, brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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16/17 |
FINAL EXAM |
Integration of learning from different units |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 B. Durgun. Ergonomics in Engineering. Lecture Notes (printed materials of Powerpoint slides; updated)
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Students are advised to search relevant resources for every unit.
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
70 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
30 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Uses information and communication technologies and softwares at a required level |
3 |
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Has the professional and ethical responsibility. |
5 |
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3 |
Uses the knowledge obtained from the basic sciences and engineering in the field of textile engineering |
5 |
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Does process analysis, Identifies problems, interprets and evaluates data in the field of textile engineering |
4 |
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5 |
Selects and uses modern techniques and tools for engineering applications |
5 |
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Has the skills of designing experiments, data collection, cognitive analysis and interpretation of the results |
5 |
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Works effectively both individually and as a team member and takes responsibility |
5 |
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8 |
Searches literature, has access to information, uses databases and other sources of information |
5 |
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Recognizes the need of lifelong learning; follows developments in science and technology and renews self continuosly |
5 |
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10 |
Has effective oral and written communication skills. |
5 |
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11 |
Follows developments in the field in a foreign language, has good communication skills with colleagues. |
0 |
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12 |
Has the necessary awareness on the fields of occupational health and safety, legal side of engineering applications and environmental health. |
5 |
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13 |
Has required competence in project management, entrepreneurship and innovation. |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Total Workload: | 71 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.84 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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