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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Ergonomics I |
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| Course Code |
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ENM217 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (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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At the end of this course, the students: Define the basic concepts of ergonomics (definition, contents, historical background and its interdisciplinary character),
Define the system and modelling concepts; understand the difficulties in transferring ergonomic data to ergonomic information.
Know the structural properties of human body and anatomy of the musculoskeletal system; differentiate cartesian coordinate system of the human body.
Relate anthropometric data acquisition and data processing to the use of anthropometric data for modelling in industrial design.
Relate the basic biomechanical concepts and lever systems of human body to ergonomic modelling.
Understand the importance of ergonomics principles for work posture and lifting; analyze the movements of human body.
Explain information transfer from man to machine and from machine to man; evaluate the design and arrangement of controls and displays from the viewpoint of ergonomics.
Arrange physical spaces in design of workplace.
Use ergonomics knowledge for designing of systems, tools and products in order to match human’s capabilities and limitation.
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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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AI 101 Ataturks Principles and History of Turkish Revolut
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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 gain 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. |
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| Course Contents |
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The course contents addresses ergonomics with particular emphasis on industry 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, physical space arrangement in workplace, ergonomic design of workplace and tools. 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, recommended resources, internet and library database |
Lecture, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving,brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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2 |
System 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 |
Ergonomics modelling, Difficulties in transferring ergonomic data to ergonomic information |
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 |
Human anatomy for anthropometric modelling. Cartesian coordinate system of the human body |
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 |
Anthropometric modelling: Data acquisition, data processing and the use of anthropometric data for 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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6 |
Biomechanical modelling: Kinematics and kinetics |
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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Biomechanical modelling: Posture,lifting, motion analysis |
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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Man-machine systems: Manual, mechanical and automatic 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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Design of man-machine system (considering human´s capabilities and limitations) |
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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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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12 |
Physical space arrangement in workplace: Hand reach zone and foot reach zone |
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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13 |
Ergonomic design of 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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14 |
Integration of ergonomics knowledge for designing systems, tools and products |
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. Lecturer 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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Can collect and analyze data required for industrial engineering problems ,develops and evaluates alternative solutions. |
5 |
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Has sufficient background on topics related to mathematics, physical sciences and industrial engineering. |
3 |
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Gains ability to use the acquired theoretical knowledge on basic sciences and industrial engineering for describing, formulating and solving an industrial engineering problem, and to choose appropriate analytical and modeling methods. |
5 |
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Gains ability to analyze a service and/or manufacturing system or a process and describes, formulates and solves its problems . |
4 |
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Gains ability to choose and apply methods and tools for industrial engineering applications. |
5 |
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Can access information and to search/use databases and other sources for information gathering. |
5 |
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Works efficiently and takes responsibility both individually and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. |
5 |
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Appreciates life time learning; follows scientific and technological developments and renews himself/herself continuously. |
5 |
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Can use computer software in industrial engineering along with information and communication technologies. |
3 |
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10 |
Can use oral and written communication efficiently. |
5 |
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11 |
Has a conscious understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities. |
5 |
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12 |
Uses English skills to follow developments in industrial engineering and to communicate with people in his/her profession. |
0 |
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Has a necessary consciousness on issues related to job safety and health, legal aspects of environment and engineering practice. |
5 |
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14 |
Becomes competent on matters related to project management, entrepreneurship, innovation and has knowledge about current matters in industrial engineering. |
5 |
| * 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 |
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 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Total Workload: | 86 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.44 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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