| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Informatics and Ergonomics |
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| Course Code |
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BTS106 |
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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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1 |
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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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Asst.Prof.Dr. M.EMRE SEZGİN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Regulates computer work environments in accordance with the specific ergonomic rules.
Rates computer work environments.
Learns the exercises which can be done in a short time in the computer operating environment.
Knows about standards and government regulations related to information technologies.
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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, to raise awareness of ergonomics in information technology. |
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| Course Contents |
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The relationships between information, technology, information technology, ergonomics and health concepts. Use of IT tools and their direct and indirect effects in terms of ergonomics and human health. Information technologies to be more ergonomic and what can be done to reduce the negative parts of the lower level, needs to be done. Information technology-related standards and official regulations. |
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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 |
Human-Computer Interaction. |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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2 |
Human and Input-Output Channels (sight, hearing, touch, and movement). |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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3 |
Concept of Computer and Interaction. |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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4 |
Overview of ergonomics. |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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5 |
Computer Ergonomics. |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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6 |
Ergonomics Methods and Techniques. |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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7 |
Computers and Health Risks. |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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8 |
Mid-term Exams |
Preparing for the exam and reviewing the topics |
Multiple choice test |
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9 |
Ergonomic Design for Working Environment. |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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10 |
Ergonomic Design for Working Environment. |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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11 |
CVS (Computer Vision Sendrom). |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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12 |
CVS (Computer Vision Sendrom). |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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13 |
Computer Ergonomics Softwares. |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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14 |
Computer Ergonomics Softwares. |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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15 |
Evaluation of the course. |
Related subjects in the course text book. |
Lecture, Question-Answer, |
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16/17 |
Final Assessments |
Preparing for the exam and reviewing the topics |
Multiple choice test |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Utilize concepts and applications of scientific research and basic statistics, which are the basis of scientific thinking, for the conditions in the scope of the field and related fields. |
1 |
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2 |
Explain sub-fields of instructional technologies and integral structure of its process and also its relation to the other fields. |
1 |
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3 |
Put forward the complex structure of the problems related to learning and teaching for the given situations based on the knowledge of instructional technologies and related fields. |
2 |
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4 |
Develop a plan, apply the plan and assess the results based on scientific view for the solution of the problems presented in the scope of the field or related fields. |
1 |
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5 |
Put forward new products or processes on the basis of components of instructional technologies, computer science, for the related situations. |
2 |
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6 |
Develop a personal proposal, a product or a group of processes for the solution of a problem related to the field as an indicator of the skills of working independently and taking responsibility. |
3 |
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7 |
Take responsibility of an individual or group projects and accomplishing his/her undertaken missions. |
2 |
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8 |
Follow current problems and applications and determining information and skills to undertake learning missions for the following stage. |
1 |
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9 |
Explain the integral structure of instructional technologies and information technologies or computer science applications. |
1 |
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10 |
Explain concepts that constitutes the basis for scientific thinking in the scope of the field and the related fields. |
2 |
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11 |
Apply the processes of analysis, design, development, and evaluation on the basis of knowledge of instructional technologies. |
3 |
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12 |
Utilize information technologies and computer science applications in order to create an effective and productive learning environment. |
2 |
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13 |
Apply the solution for the problem on the basis of scientific and ethical values when she/he confronts a learning problem. |
1 |
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14 |
Build a healthy communication with students, teachers, school administration, and the individuals in the study group. |
3 |
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15 |
Comprehend a foreign language in order to follow the international resources that can be utilized for the solution of problems related to the field. |
0 |
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16 |
Take responsibilities for the distribution and dissemination of the developments in the field on local or national range. |
1 |
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17 |
Act on the basis of scientific and ethical values in her/his works and also support preservation and learning of these values. |
2 |
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18 |
Develop and evaluate strategic views on topic related to the future of the field. |
2 |
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19 |
Transfer related progresses in other related fields to the field of instructional technologies. |
3 |
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20 |
Create and maintain a cooperative and productive working environment by developing an insight related to the behaviors of the shareholders. |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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