Vocatıonal School
Occupatıonal Health And Safety
Course Information
ERGONOMICS | |||||
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Code | Semester | Theoretical | Practice | National Credit | ECTS Credit |
Hour / Week | |||||
ISG207 | Fall | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Prerequisites and co-requisites | |
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Language of instruction | Turkish |
Type | Required |
Level of Course | Associate |
Lecturer | Lec. Hakan GÜNEY |
Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
Suggested Subject | |
Professional practise ( internship ) | None |
Objectives of the Course | In line with human anatomical, anthropometric, biomechanical, physiological, cognitive and psychological needs, capabilities and limitations to acquire the basic knowledge, skills and attitude required to design and evaluate a healthy, safe, comfortable, aesthetic and sustainable output, system and environment. |
Contents of the Course | Definition of ergonomics, Anthropometry, Ergonomic conditions in the working environment, Importance of ergonomics in terms of occupational health and safety, Ergonomic design |
Learning Outcomes of Course
# | Learning Outcomes |
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1 | Defines the basic concepts of ergonomics (definition, scope, history and related disciplines). |
2 | Explain the basic principles of anthropometric and biomechanical modeling. |
3 | Defines the concept and types of fatigue, associates fatigue with working conditions; have information about working and resting periods. |
4 | Gains knowledge of workplace arrangement |
5 | Explain the properties of human-machine systems and evaluate them ergonomically. |
Course Syllabus
# | Subjects | Teaching Methods and Technics |
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1 | Introduction to Ergonomics (Definition, Scope, History and Related Disciplines) | Presentation |
2 | Basic Concepts in Ergonomics | Presentation |
3 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | Presentation |
4 | Anthropometry | Presentation |
5 | Conditions in the working environment | Presentation |
6 | Physical Workload and Energy Consumption | Presentation |
7 | Work stress, fatigue and boredom, rest periods | Presentation |
8 | Midterm Exam | |
9 | Ergonomics in Occupational Diseases | Presentation |
10 | Anthropometric Workplace Organization | Presentation |
11 | Safety Based Workplace Organization | Presentation |
12 | Psychological Workplace Organization | Presentation |
13 | Health and safety measures in working with screened vehicles | Presentation |
14 | Health and safety measures in manual handling | Presentation |
15 | General Repetition of Term Subjects | Presentation |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Syllabus
# | Material / Resources | Information About Resources | Reference / Recommended Resources |
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1 | Ergonomi Ders Kitabı (ATATÜRK ÜNİVERSİTESİ YAYINI ERZURUM, 2015) | ||
2 | Academic studies | ||
3 | Legal Regulations |
Method of Assessment
# | Weight | Work Type | Work Title |
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1 | 40% | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-term Exam |
2 | 60% | Final Exam | Final Exam |
Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes
# | Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Method of Assessment |
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1 | Defines the basic concepts of ergonomics (definition, scope, history and related disciplines). | ||
2 | Explain the basic principles of anthropometric and biomechanical modeling. | ||
3 | Defines the concept and types of fatigue, associates fatigue with working conditions; have information about working and resting periods. | ||
4 | Gains knowledge of workplace arrangement | ||
5 | Explain the properties of human-machine systems and evaluate them ergonomically. |
Work Load Details
# | Type of Work | Quantity | Time (Hour) | Work Load |
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1 | Course Duration | 14 | 2 | 28 |
2 | Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
3 | Presentation and Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Web Research, Library and Archival Work | 14 | 1 | 14 |
5 | Document/Information Listing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Preparation for Midterm Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
8 | Midterm Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
9 | Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | Midterm Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | Midterm Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Final Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Final Exercise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Preparation for Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
16 | Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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