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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Industrial Ergonomics |
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| Course Code |
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EM-539 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. MEVHİBE OYA ÇETİK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns and applies basic concepts of human-machine systems
Gains required knowledge about ergonomics science
Learns use of ergonomics perspective in industrial environments
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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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This course aims to examine human-machine systems, basic ergonomic principles, anatomy, physiology, and psychology in relation to the science of ergonomics, ergonomic design elements |
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| Course Contents |
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Basic concepts of Human-Machine Systems, the basic issues of modern ergonomics, workplace design, the use of anthropometric data and examined the role of anthropometry, force applications to be aware of the rules, the basic biomechanical properties and work physiology, business, psychology, mental workload concepts and what should be done to have ergonomic design in industrial environments will be discussed and explained. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom,Labratory |
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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 |
Human-machine systems |
Reading related references |
Presentation |
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2 |
Basic ergonomics |
Reading related references |
Presentation |
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3 |
Sciences related to ergonomics |
Reading related references |
Presentation |
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4 |
The relation of ergonomics and anthropometry |
Reading related references |
Presentation |
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5 |
The relation of ergonomics and anthropometry |
Research |
Presentation |
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6 |
The relation of ergonomics and anthropometry |
Research |
Presentation |
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7 |
The relation of ergonomics and anthropometry |
Research |
Presentation |
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8 |
Physical ergonomics |
Reading related references |
Lecture, Presentation |
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9 |
Physical ergonomics |
Reading related references |
Lecture, Presentation |
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10 |
Midterm |
Exam preparation |
Written Exam |
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11 |
Design and ergonomics |
Reading related references |
Lecture |
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12 |
Applicaiton |
Research |
Presentation |
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13 |
Applicaiton |
Original design studies |
Presentation |
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14 |
Applicaiton |
Original design studies |
Presentation |
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15 |
Applicaiton |
Original design studies |
Presentation |
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16/17 |
Final |
Exam preparation |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Salvendy, G., Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics, John Wiley&Sons, 2012
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
50 |
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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 |
Understand, interpret and apply knowledge in his/her field domain both in-depth and in-breadth by doing scientific research in industrial engineering. |
4 |
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Acquire comprehensive knowledge about methods and tools of industrial engineering and their limitations. |
4 |
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3 |
Work in multi-disciplinary teams and take a leading role and responsibility. |
3 |
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4 |
Identify, gather and use necessary information and data. |
4 |
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5 |
Complete and apply the knowledge by using scarce and limited resources in a scientific way and integrate the knowledge into various disciplines. |
4 |
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Keep up with the recent changes and applications in the field of Industrial Engineering and analyze these innovations when necessary. |
3 |
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7 |
Work in multi-disciplinary teams, take a leading role and responsibility and develop solutions for complex problems. |
4 |
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8 |
Analyze Industrial Engineering problems, develop innovative methods to solve the problems. |
1 |
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9 |
Have the ability to propose new and/or original ideas and methods in developing innovative solutions for designing systems, components or processes. |
5 |
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10 |
Design and perform analytical modeling and experimental research and analyze/solve complex matters emerged in this process. |
3 |
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11 |
Follow, study and learn new and developing applications of industrial engineering. |
4 |
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12 |
Use a foreign language in verbal and written communication at least B2 level of European Language Portfolio. |
5 |
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13 |
Present his/her research findings systematically and clearly in oral and written forms in national and international platforms. |
4 |
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14 |
Understand social and environmental implications of engineering practice. |
5 |
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15 |
Consider social, scientific and ethical values in the process of data collection, interpretation and announcement of the findings. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Total Workload: | 138 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.52 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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