| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Understand the basic principles of Ergonomics
- Define the human body and movement systems
- Explain the relationship of the human-machine-environment
- Understand and measure the effects of the environment on job shop
- Analyze the anthropometric data and recognate the anthropometric working volumes
- Design the appropriate job shop regarding work health and safety
- Explain the design criteria for ergonomic work stations.
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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 | Man machine interaction in decision making process. Cybernetic systems and behavioral control theory. Man machine interaction and working environment properties in efficiency management. Effects of automation on human behaviour and efficiency. |
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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 |
Introduction to ergonomics and basic concepts |
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3rd Week |
Man-machine interaction in decision making |
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4th Week |
Man-machine interaction in decision making |
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5th Week |
Cybernetic Systems |
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6th Week |
Behavioural control theory |
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7th Week |
Man machine interaction in efficiency management |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Noise and its effects |
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10th Week |
Temperature, climate, humidity |
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11th Week |
Other effects to working environment |
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12th Week |
Physico-social approximations |
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13th Week |
Effects of automation on human behaviour |
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14th Week |
Effects of automation on efficiency |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Kroemer, K, Kroemer, H, (2001) Ergonomics, Prentice Hall.
Bridger, R.S, (2002) Introduction to Ergonomics, McGraw Hill. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Problem Solving
- Practice
- Presentation
- Project
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Project |
1 |
30 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
14 |
196 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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|
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
1 |
14 |
14 |
| Total Work Load | 306 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10.2 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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