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  Course Description
Course Name : Industrial Ergonomics

Course Code : MTY-555

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MEVHİBE OYA ÇETİK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns and uses basic principles for human-machine systems.
Has basic knowledge about the ergonomics science.
Makes designs by using of ergonomic perspective in industrial environments.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Modern ergonomics, workplace design and usage of anthropometric will be examinated and role of anthropometry for an ergonomic design will be explained.

Course Contents : Human-machine systems, basic ergonomics principles, anatomy, the relation between physiology and psychology with ergonomic science, ergonomics design elements will be examined.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom, laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definiton of ergonomics and its historical development Reading of related references Presentation
2 Human-machine systems Reading of related references Presentation
3 The other sciences related to ergonomics and their relations Reading of related references Presentation
4 Ergonomics-anthropometry relation Reading of related references Presentation
5 Ergonomics-anthropometry relation Research Presentation
6 Ergonomics-anthropometry relation Research Presentation
7 Ergonomics-anthropometry relation Research Presentation
8 Physical ergonomics Reading of related references Lecture, presentation
9 Physical ergonomics Reading of related references Lecture, presentation
10 Midterm Exam Exam preparation Exam
11 Researching ergonomics design applications Reading of related references Presentation
12 Practice Original design applications Presentation
13 Practice Original design applications Presentation
14 Practice Original design applications Presentation
15 Practice Original design applications Presentation
16/17 Exam Exam preparation Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Jan DUL,Bernard WEERDMEESTER, Vademecum Ergonomie, Seçkin Yayıncılık.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Understands, evaluates, interprets and applies knowledge in depth in the field of engineering and technology management, doing scientific research. 5
2 Has comprehensive knowledge about current methods and techniques of engineering and technology management and its limitations. 5
3 Has the ability of describing and applying knowledge despite limited or missing data; integrates knowledge from different disciplines into the present knowledge. 5
4 Designs engineering problems, develops techniques to solve them, using innovative ways. 5
5 Has the ability of designing and applying research based on analytical, modelling and experimental approaches and has the ability to solve problems encountered while conducting such research. 3
6 Works in multi-disciplinary teams, takes a leading role and responsibility and develops approaches for compicated solutions. 3
7 Describes, gathers and uses necessary information and data. 5
8 Has the ability of developing new and/or original ideas or techniques to come up with innovative solutions for designing systems, components or processes. 5
9 Presents research findings systematically and clearly in oral or written forms in national or international meetings. 5
10 Understands social and environmental implications of engineering practice. 5
11 Considers social, scientific and ethical values in all professional activities and while collecting and analysing data and discussing the findings. 5
12 Keeps up with the latest developments in the field. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 15 15
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 143
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.72
ECTS Credit: 6