Ergonomics (EÜT232) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Ergonomics EÜT232 4. Semester 3 0 0 3 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
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Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Teaching the principles of ergonomics in Industrial Design and to approach the design problem with ergonomics perspective.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Learns basic concepts in ergonomics
  • Discusses the ways of including ergonomics inputs to design process
  • Experiences the methods and approaches applied in ergonomics field
  • Develop approaches to design problem from user perspective
Course Content Within the scope of industrial design, besides the basic concepts in ergonomics, theoretic and practical discussion on concepts such as physical and cognitive ergonomics, universal design, user experience.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction, expectations Research
2 Introduction to ergonomics Research
3 Antropometry Research
4 The muscular and skeletal system Research
5 Workspace design Research
6 Seating ergonomics Research
7 Hand tool ergonomics Research
8 Mid Term Prepareation for the final exam
9 Student presentations Presentation preparation
10 Student presentations Presentation preparation
11 Student presentations Presentation preparation
12 Universal design Research
13 Control display ergonomics Research
14 Usability and user experience Research
15 Interface design Research
16 Final Exam Preparation for the final exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. Pheasant, S. (2005), Bodyspace: Anthropometry, Ergonomics and the Design of Work, Taylor and Francis: Londra.
2. Norman, D. (1990), The Design of Everyday Things, Currency: New York.
3. Green, W.S., P.W. Jordan (1999), Human factors in product design: current practice and future trends, Taylor and Francis: Londra.
4. Cushman, W.H., Rosenberg, D.J. (1991), Human factors in product design, Elsevier: New York.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 15 5
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 4 40
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 25
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 21 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
Total 100

Course Category

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

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the ability to reflect the multidimensional knowledge obtained regarding the field to the academic environment. X
2 Has the knowledge and understanding regarding the necessary intellectual, discursive, scientific, technological, aesthetic, artistic, historical and cultural background for the field. X
3 Has the knowledge and understanding in the economic, environmental, social areas and regarding the sustainability principles and standards in the field of Industrial Design. X
4 Has the knowledge of legal framework and standards regarding the field. X
5 Has the knowledge and understanding on the corporate and ethical values regarding the field. X
6 Has the ability to develop concepts and reflect the theory to practice, develop alternative design solutions and carry out the project process independently from the conceptual stage to the implemenetation. X
7 Has the ability to identify the necessary research in the field, use the correct research methods and techniques and interpret the results. X
8 Has the ability to use the effective drawing, written and visual presentation techniques and tools in the studies regarding the field. X
9 Has the self-confidence and competence to take individual and collective responsibility in the interdisciplinary studies. X
10 Learns the knowledge and abilities in the field by evaluating them with a critical approach and through generating antithesis and synthesis. X
11 Acts with the awareness of lifelong learning. Has the necessary motivation and learning skills for this. X
12 12 Follows the developments in the field through using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio B1 level and communicates effectively with the colleagues. X
13 Uses the computer software at least at the advanced level of European Computer Driving Licence and uses the information technologies required in the field interactively. X
14 Uses his/her knowledge and skills in a professional manner, in the light of ethical principles, in accordance with the professional rules and standards and legal frameworks and considering their social, environmental and ethical consequences. X
15 With the knowledge of human values, the student is respectful to the human rights and social and cultural rights. Shows the necessary sensitivity for the protection of the natural environment and cultural heritage; acts with the awareness of social responsibility and social justice. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 2 3 6
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 3 3 9
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 5 5
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 5 5
Total Workload 53