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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Ergonomics II |
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| Course Code |
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ENM218 |
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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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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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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: Explain the importance of climate effects in ergonomic design.
Know the anatomy and function of the eye; correlate this knowledge to visual field, viewing angle and viewing distance. Evaluate the illumination and the effects of color in ergonomic design.
Know the anatomy and function of ear and vestibular system; evaluate the noise and vibration factors in ergonomic design.
Define the basal metabolism; correlate work load with energy expenditure.
Define fatigue and types of fatigue; correlate the contraction types of muscles to fatigue; calculate the resting time.
Design the content and time of job; order the procedure of time study step by step, get data, analyze data, establish time standards and develop ideal method.
Understand the structure and function of nervous system; analyze the relationship between nervous system and ergonomics (neuroergonomics) in the physiological, psychological and sociological context.
Explain physical and mental performance, strategic plan, internal auditing and SWOT analysis. Make the flow chart of performance management.
Know hazardous materials, work related musculoskeletal disorders and personal protective equipments.
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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 aim of this course to gain knowledge, skills and competences for discovering and applying information about human abilities, limitations, behavior, social dimension and other characteristics to the design of tools, machines, systems, tasks, jobs and environments for productive, safe, comfortable, healthy and sustainable human use. |
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| Course Contents |
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The course contents addresses ergonomics knowledge with particular emphasis on human factors including physical, psychological and social environments: The effects of climate, the anatomy of eye and illumination, the anatomy of ear and vestibular system; noise and vibration, basal metabolism, physical workload and energy expenditure, fatigue and resting time, job design, time study, work health and safety, the anatomy of nervous system and neuroergonomi, mental work and mental workload, physical and mental performance, psychological and social dimensions of ergonomics, work health and safety. 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 climate effects in ergonomic design |
Lecturer Notes, reading 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 |
The anatomy and function of eye: Vision field, viewing angle, viewing distance |
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 |
Illumination and the effects of color in ergonomic design |
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 |
The anatomy and function of ear and vestibular system: Noise and vibration |
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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Basal metabolism, work load and energy expenditure |
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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Fatigue and resting time: Physical and mental fatigue, contraction types of muscles and fatigue |
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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Job design and time study |
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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The structure and function of nervous system. The relationship between nervous system and ergonomics (neuroergonomics) |
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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Mental work and mental workload |
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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MIDTERM EXAM |
Integration of learning from different units |
Written exam |
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Psychological and social dimensions of ergonomics: Communication, motivation and stress
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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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Performance management: Physical and mental performance, strategic plan, internal auditing and SWOT 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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Work health and safety: Cardiovascular and respiratory system, hazardous materials, work related musculoskeletal disorders and personal protective equipments |
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 |
Measurements methods in ergonomics (ASSIGNMENT or PROJECT) |
Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, ergonomics journals, preparation of assignment or project |
Group discussion, interactive method, structural samples, problem solving,brain storm, case study, standard information technologies |
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Submitting assignment or project presentation |
Research, preparing questions, team work, lifelong learning, critical thinking, Integration of learning from different units |
Group discussion, 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. Lecture 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 |
80 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
20 |
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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. |
4 |
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Gains ability to analyze a service and/or manufacturing system or a process and describes, formulates and solves its problems . |
5 |
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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. |
4 |
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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) |
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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 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 81 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.24 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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