| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain the basic concepts and objectives of ergonomics.
- Evaluate the importance of human anatomy and anthropometric characteristics in working life.
- Analyze work environments from an ergonomic perspective and manage workplace ergonomics.
- Explain the role of ergonomics in preventing occupational accidents and diseases.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course aims to examine human-machine-environment interaction based on ergonomic principles, to design work environments in accordance with human characteristics, and to learn ergonomic approaches for increasing work efficiency. The course covers physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomics topics. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to ergonomics and basic concepts |
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2nd Week |
Development of ergonomics and fields of application |
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3rd Week |
Human anatomy and anthropometric characteristics |
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4th Week |
Anthropometric measurements and design principles |
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5th Week |
Human-machine relationships and interactions |
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6th Week |
Ergonomic arrangement of the work environment |
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7th Week |
Design of workstations |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam/ Project |
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9th Week |
Working postures and workplace ergonomics principles |
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10th Week |
Cognitive ergonomics and optimization |
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11th Week |
Musculoskeletal disorders and REBA/RULA analysis |
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12th Week |
Ergonomic risk assessment |
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13th Week |
Relationship between occupational health and safety and ergonomics |
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14th Week |
Ergonomics applications and general review |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Lecture Notes |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
|
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| Total Work Load | 150 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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