At the end of this course, the students; 1) Gain an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 2) Gain an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability 3) Gain an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 4) Understand the professional and ethical responsibility 5) Gain an ability to communicate effectively 6) Have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context 7) Have a knowledge of contemporary issues 8) Gain an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Definition of the concept of ergonomics, features. Human-machine systems and their properties. Environmental factors, lighting, noise, temperature, vibration, hazardous substances. The concept of fatigue and prevention methods. Calculation of break periods in the work systems. The concept of business education. The concept of monotony. The concept of learning. The concept of anthropometry.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to ergonomics and history
2nd Week
Body and movement systems
3rd Week
Muscles, physical load, bones and articulates
4th Week
Man-machine systems
5th Week
Human and working environment
6th Week
Seeing, lightening and light systems
7th Week
Voice, noice and effects
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Temperature, climate, air flow, humidity
10th Week
Anthropometric dimension and working volumes
11th Week
Human errors, work accidents and security
12th Week
Individual and machine preventors
13th Week
Psycho-social approachs
14th Week
Job disease, work motivation
15th Week
Design of ergonomic work station
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
(1) Kroemer, K, Kroemer, H, (2001) Ergonomics, Prentice Hall; (2) Erkan, N, (2000) Ergonomi, MPM Yayınları; (3) Bridger, R.S, (2002) Introduction to Ergonomics, McGraw Hill
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
4
20
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
11
154
Preparation for Final exam
1
25
25
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
25
25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
4
14
56
Total Workload
306
Total Workload / 30
10,2
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
