This course aim to provide students with the necessary theretical and applied knowledge on the fundamentals of industrial ergonomics, ergonomic assessment methods, cognitive ergonomics, human-machine systems, as well as human-computer interaction which is forms the extension of ergonomics in the digital systems.
Stephen Pheasant & Christiane Haslegrave, Bodyspace, Taylor and Francis, (2006)
B.Mustafa Pulat, Fundamentals of industrial ergonomics (2nded.)Waveland Press, (1997)
Donald Norman, The design of everyday things, Basic Books, (2013)
Emrah Yayıcı, UX Design and usability mentor book, UXServices, (2014)
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Course overview, introduction to ergonomics
Oral Presentation
2. Week
Human in ergonomics, biomechanics, anthropometry
Oral Presentation
3. Week
Muscular work, physical workload and energy expenditure, work-rest cycles
Oral Presentation
4. Week
Ergonomic risks and improvements in the industrial work environment
Oral Presentation
5. Week
Ergonomic risks and improvements in the industrial work environment
Oral Presentation
6. Week
Ergonomic assessment of industrial tasks: Quick Exposure Check (QEC)
Oral Presentation
7. Week
Evaluation of lifting tasks: NIOSH Recommended Weight Limit (RWL) Equation
Oral Presentation
8. Week
Environmental factors in the work place; noise, climate and lighting
Oral Presentation
9. Week
Occupational safety and health
Oral Presentation
10. Week
Ergonomics in computer work, office ergonomics
Oral Presentation
11. Week
Cognitive ergonomics, human-machine system
Oral Presentation
12. Week
Ergonomics in information & digital systems: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Oral Presentation
13. Week
Ergonomics in information & digital systems: Usability & User Experience (UX)
Oral Presentation
14. Week
Term Project presentations
Discussion
15. Week
Final Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
20
Quizzes
1
10
Project(s)
1
35
Final Exam
1
35
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained by Mathematics, Science and their engineering fields and ability to use their knowledge in solving complex engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability of determining, defining, formulating and solving complex engineering problems; for that purpose develop the ability of selecting and implementing suitable models and methods of analysis.
PO-3
Ability of designing a complex system, process, device or product under real world constraints and conditions serving certain needs; for this purpose ability of applying modern design techniques
PO-4
Ability of selecting and using the modern techniques and devices which are necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems in engineering implementations; ability of efficient usage of information technologies.
PO-5
Ability of designing experiments, conducting tests, collecting data and analyzing and interpreting the solutions to investigate of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
PO-6
Ability of working efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working ability and habits.
PO-7
Ability of verbal and written communication skills; and at least one foreign language skills, ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, ability to prepare design and production reports, ability to make impressive presentation, ability to give and receive clear and understandable instructions
PO-8
Awareness of importance of lifelong learning; ability to access data, to follow up the recent innovation in science and technology for continuous self-improvement.
PO-9
Conformity to ethical principles; knowledge about occupational and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering applications.
PO-10
Knowledge about work life implementations such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovativeness; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about effects of engineering applications on health, environment and security in global and social dimensions, and on the problems of the modern age in engineering; awareness about legal outcomes of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Define ergonomics, explain the importance of ergonomics in industrial engineering context, give examples to application fields of ergonomics.
LO-2
Define the concept of biomechanics, have knowledge about anthropometry. Explain static and dynamic muscular systems. It also reveals the ergonomic risks encountered in the industrial environment and the consequences of these risks.
LO-3
Explain ergonomic analysis methods in industrial environments and explain how to apply the Quick Exposure Assessment (QEA) method. Obtain knowledge about the risks involved in handling and the NIOSH Lifting Equation
LO-4
Explain the environmental factors that affect people working in working environments.
LO-5
.Explain the importance of cognitive ergonomics and give examples to application areas, gives examples of ergonomic indicator and control design methods in human-machine system. Give detailed information about Usability and User Experience.
