GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
ERGONOMICS/IE323
Course Title: ERGONOMICS
Credits 3 ECTS 5
Course Semester 5 Type of The Course Compulsory
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  English
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
This course provides the student with a basic knowledge of ergonomics and the nature of human interaction with their physical work environment.

 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Course introduction Overview of Ergonomics
2. Week  Overview of Ergonomics /Introduction to Ergonomics and Human Factors
3. Week  Human-Machine Systems Topic Areas in Ergonomics
4. Week  Human Physiology Muscular Effort and Work Physiology
5. Week  Equipment Evaluation /Assessment Methods Lab Presentations (Homework)
6. Week  Anthropometry and Workstation Design
7. Week  The Human Sensory System Perception
8. Week  Midterm exam
9. Week  Attention Resources Memory
10. Week  Response Selection and Execution Common Cognitive Tasks Design Guidelines for Cognitive Work
11. Week  The Visual Environment and Lighting The Auditory Environment and Noise Climate Control in the Work Environment
12. Week  Industrial Accidents and Injuries Occupational Disorders and Diseases Occupational Safety and Health Laws and Agencies Safety and Health Performance Metrics
13. Week  Industry 4.0, Lean Manufacturing and Ergonomics Applications
14. Week  Project Presentations
15. Week  Project Presentations
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
25
 Assignment
1
5
 Application
0
0
 Projects
1
20
 Practice
5
10
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
60
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
2
28
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
3
1
3
 Reading Tasks
3
4
12
 Searching in Internet and Library
4
4
16
 Material Design and Implementation
4
2
8
 Report Preparing
4
4
16
 Preparing a Presentation
4
3
12
 Presentation
4
3
12
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
3
3
9
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
3
3
9
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
125
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
5
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.X
2Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purposeX
3Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose...X
4Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectivelyX
5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questionsX
6Ability to work efficiently in intradisciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individuallyX
7Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructionsX
8Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herselfX
9Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice .X
10Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable developmentX
11Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions .X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Assoc. Prof. Erman ÇAKIT)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (https://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/ecakit)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (ecakit@gazi.edu.tr)