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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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IMS409 |
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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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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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Assoc.Prof.Dr. SAİT MUHARREM SAY
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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The definition of ergonomics, scope and is related disciplines will be able to tell.
Industrial ergonomics, furniture define the concepts of space and ergonomics.
The structural characteristics of the human body, explain the motion system.
Anthropometry important in interior design concept and anthropometric dimensions and explain their use.
Evaluate the relationship between the concept of comfort ergonomic design.
Evaluate the relationship between the concept of comfort ergonomic design.
In reinforcement design for different functions be able to use anthropometric data.
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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 course constitutes a production system; human, machine and environment relations between the optimization of the system to improve the efficiency and contribute to a healthy and safe working conditions to provide. |
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| Course Contents |
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The definition of ergonomics, scope, historical process and its associated disciplines. Industrial ergonomics, furniture and space ergonomics concepts of structural features of the human body, motion system, bones, joints and human dimensions and anthropometric approach kaslarmimari- unrelated ergonomics. The concept of comfort. The general principles of interior design and critical dimensions of the equipment belonging to these places. Anthropometric data and indoor furniture for the implementation of the teaching of information. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Fine Arts Seminar Room 1 |
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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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General: Introduction, historical development of ergonomics, ergonomic approach in production systems, ergonomic factors in the design. |
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Human characteristics: Detection, choice, action, physical characteristics, physiological characteristics, and psychological characteristics. |
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3 |
Work and energy consumption: Business and muscles, fatigue, energy needs, working hours and rest breaks. |
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4 |
Anthropometry I: General, anthropometric dimensions and anthropometry used in statistical applications. |
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5 |
Anthropometry II: Anthropometric measurement methods, functional studies of human volumes. |
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6 |
People around the machine supervisory bodies features: human-machine systems, control organs user space layout, design, ergonomic principles, vehicles drive position, the supervisory body design, inspection bodies for the structural value of the devices to compare, hand and foot control components. |
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7 |
Built-in studies of business regulations: Built in studies of business arrangements, work area design, work space design ergonomic approach, standing for employees design, sitting for employees design, work surface design, display terminals-monitors, display terminals and health, different work environments body locations, design to suit everyone. |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
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9 |
Seat ergonomics: the seat of the structure of health-oriented features, technical specifications for the design of the seat, the tensions caused by mechanical vibration, seat design in transport, expectations for the future. |
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10 |
Office ergonomics and design: Office equipment placement policies in terms of ergonomics. |
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11 |
Information ergonomics and design: Data processing devices and machines in residential and office ergonomics design principles. |
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12 |
Noise and vibration work environment: hearing anatomy and physiology, noise effects, sound and noise, the physical properties of the room and hall acoustics, noise control, vibration theory, vibration and human impacts, vibrating systems insulation. |
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13 |
Lighting and working environment: luminous intensity and luminous intensity, eye anatomy and physiology, brightness, visual capacity, lighting fixtures and light sources, room lighting level recommendations for sensitive jobs lighting, computer work desk lighting, daylight, study room color, lighting density and efficiency. |
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14 |
Climatic characteristics and work environment: the body and the external environment between the heat control, climatic comfort, convenience, on the air and surface temperature effects, air movement and perceived temperature, relative humidity, and effective temperature, climate factors on workload impacts, air pollution and ventilation. |
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15 |
Evaluation of ergonomic aspects of the working environment: Work scenario model and stages, ergonomic problem identification and solution of the model, checklists. |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Grandjean, E. (1973). Ergonomics of Home, Taylor & Francis Ltd., London.
Dreyfuss, H. (1967). Human Factors in Design, Whitney Library of Design, New York.
Panero, J. (1979): Zelnik, M., Human Dimension-Interior Space.
Woodson, E.W. (1981). Human Factors Design Handbook, Mc Graw-Hill Book Co., New York.
Erkan, N. (1988). Ergonomi, M.P.M. Yayınları 373, Ankara.
Baytin, N. Konut Islak Mekanları, TÜBİTAK, YAE Yayın, No: 45, Ankara.
Reznikoff, S. C. (1986). İnterior Graphic and Design Standards, Whitney Library of Design, New York.
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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 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
10 |
40 |
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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 |
analyzes collected data, synethsizes various information and ideas, evaluates findings and has the ability to use these in the process of interior design
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5 |
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2 |
is aware of interior spaces and the environment we live in and has the ability to detect problems in theses spcaes and needs from a critical and rational perspective |
5 |
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3 |
follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements
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4 |
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4 |
Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design |
4 |
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5 |
Knows at least one foreign language to be able to follow literature and current developments in the international platforms and interact with colleagues |
0 |
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6 |
is aware of the effects of universal, social and environmental dimensions in interior design and applications and realize issues such as sustainable development, innovation and entrepreneurship |
3 |
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7 |
Knows about project and site management and practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety |
3 |
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8 |
Makes presentations using visual aids and writes reports about related topics when necessary
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5 |
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9 |
has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture |
3 |
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10 |
evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project
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4 |
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11 |
is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications |
0 |
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12 |
has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications
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4 |
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13 |
has the ability to create and apply contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals under realistic physical, social and economic restrictions within the framework of aesthetic values and user´s needs
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4 |
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14 |
is able to move forward in all phases as a designer; from the planning of projects until the application stage and has the ability to choose and effectively use tools, techniques and technologies during the process of planning, design, drawing, software, application
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2 |
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15 |
is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize
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4 |
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16 |
has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design |
2 |
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17 |
has the ability to improve him/herself scientifically, socially, culturally and physically within the framework of lifelong learning |
4 |
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18 |
is competent in team work, works efficiently in a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicates and takes responsibility
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4 |
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19 |
is competent in spoken and written Turkish |
4 |
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20 |
does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources |
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) |
10 |
2 |
20 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
10 |
2 |
20 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 72 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.88 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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