Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
OKP2026ERGONOMİElective244
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To teach the basic concepts of ergonomics, to examine the human-machine-environment interaction, to examine the power of the employees to do business, to examine the working environment ergonomically.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr.Gör Güven DEMİRTAŞ
Learning Outcomes
1They will be able to define basic knowledge of ergonomics.
2They will be able to explain the phenomena and principles of ergonomics.
3They will be able to relate concepts and principles in new situations.
4They will be able to evaluate the relationship between ergonomic data.
5Ergonomics will classify objects according to the results obtained from the technique used.
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Relationship between work and ergonomics, basic elements of human-machine system, general principles of ergonomics, anthropometry, relation of ergonomics and productivity, psychological aspect of work.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Industrial society and ergonomics
2Ergonomics as a scientific branch
3History of ergonomics
4Man-machine systems
5Ergonomic analysis and design
6Ergonomically speaking, human-human body
7Anthropometry
8Midterm
9Human work and features
10Business organization
11Noise and vibration
12Basic concepts with sound and noise
13Climate, lighting and dust
14Work place regulation
15Final exam
16Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Su, Bayram Ali;2001,Ergonomics, Atılım University Publishing, Anakara
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14114
Question-Answer14114
Self Study14114
Individual Study for Mid term Examination14228
Individual Study for Final Examination14228
Reading14114
Homework14114
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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LO2 15   4    3 3
LO3 15   4    3 3
LO4 15   4    3 3
LO5 15   4    3 3
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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