COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Ergonomy
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MISG 102
Spring
3
0
3
4
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is; To convey the basic concepts of ergonomics to the students. To inform about the importance of ergonomics in the field of occupational health
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to learn the basic concepts of ergonomics
  • Will be able to explain anthropometry and anthropometric measurements
  • Will be able to design office and workstations
  • Will be able to comprehend hand tools, posture and weight lifting and ergonomics of dial
  • Will be able to explain the role of physical factors in ergonomics
  • Will be able to explain the musculoskeletal diseases related to thermal comfort and work
Course Description Ergonomics and its basic concepts. Anthropometry and anthropometric measurements. Design of office and work stations. Role of physical factors in ergonomics. Hand devices, position and weight lifting and dial ergonomics. Thermal comfort. Illnesses of musculoskeletal system related with work
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Definition of ergonomics, its history and relation with other sciences "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 1
2 Consumption of work and energy "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 2
3 Anthropometry "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 3
4 Anthropometric measurements "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 3
5 Design of work stations and arrangement of work place. Office ergonomics. "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 4,5
6 Hand devices, position and weight lifting and dial ergonomics "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 6
7 Midterm
8 Dial, panel and control room ergonomics "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 7
9 Vibration, sound and noise "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 9
10 Climate properties and work environment "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 10
11 Work in shifts "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 11
12 Illnesses of musculoskeletal system related with work "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 12
13 Occupational accidents and occupational safety "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 13
14 Control lists in ergonomics "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 14-16
15 Review of the Semester
16 Final
Course Notes/Textbooks

"Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say

Suggested Readings/Materials

 "Sağlık Boyutuyla Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. Çağatay Güler

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
15
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
5
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
1
15
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
1
45
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
55
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
45
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
1
16
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
5
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
15
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
1
10
    Total
104

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have information about the concepts, methods and tools that constitute the basis of occupational health and safety.

X
2

To be able to follow, interpret and apply legal regulations on occupational health and safety.

X
3

To have knowledge about the dangers of chemicals and to make risk assessment.

X
4

To be able to identify the hazards and risks in mining operations.

X
5

To have knowledge about machines, equipment and protectors.

X
6

To be able to organize fire fighting process as a knowledge of fire protection.

X
7

To have knowledge about personal protectors and equipments.

X
8

To have the consciousness of professional and ethical responsibility and has the basic legal concepts required by the profession.

X
9

To have information about occupational accidents and occupational diseases, to identify, record and report hazards and risks in the workplace.,

X
10

To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using English at the general level of European Language Portfolio A2.

X
11

To be able to organize occupational health and safety trainings by doing business planning and organization.

X
12

To be able to work effectively in individual and multi-disciplinary teams and to be able to use them in working environment.

X
13

To be able to direct his/her education to a further level of education.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest