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| Code | MM547 |
| Name | Ergonomics in Architectural Design |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
To reveal the ergonomic factors affecting the architectural design, to examine the dimensions of the buildings, spaces and equipment used by people, the elements and components that make up the spaces, and the spaces with different functions in the context of performance and comfort conditions; assisting architects in creating and evaluating designs suitable for human physical and psycho-social needs
Course Content
Definition, purpose and importance of ergonomics/Determination of the relationship between architecture and ergonomics/The place of ergonomics in the architectural design process/Study fields of ergonomics/Ergonomics techniques in physiological, biological, psychological and aesthetic evaluations of users/Objective evaluation techniques/Subjective evaluation techniques/Possibilities of using ergonomics techniques in architecture/ green ergonomics
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Erkan, N., Ergonomi, M.P.M. Yayınları 373, Ankara, 1988.Harids, A.H., Ergonomics, Industrial Safety Handbook, W. Handley, Mc Graw Hill Co. Ltd., 1969.Singleton, W.T., Ergonomics in System Designs, Ergonomics, 1967. Singleton, W.T., Introduction to Ergonomics, World Health Organisation, Geneva, 1972.
Notes
Mc Cormick, E.J., Human Factors Engineering, Mc Graw Hill, London, 1970
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gains the ability to examine and use ergonomic factors affecting architectural design. |
| LO02 | Gains the ability to examine spaces with different functions in the context of performance and comfort conditions and to use them in design. |
| LO03 | Gains the ability to define human-space-equipment relations at an advanced level and to use them in design |
| LO04 | Ability to grasp the possibilities of using ergonomics techniques in architecture and use them in design |
| LO05 | Gains the ability to work with other disciplines such as industrial engineering-occupational health and safety. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Developing and deepening knowledge of architectural theory, history and practice, and related arts, technologies, and humanities at an expert level. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the knowledge acquired in architecture, urban design, and planning in an original way in design practice or theoretical studies. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the methods related to research and evaluation in a research process by choosing the one that is suitable for its purpose. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops critical thinking about the nature of knowledge, sources, knowledge production and testing of knowledge within the subject area of architecture. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have sufficient knowledge about sustainable design, environmental protection and improvement. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Competent in the field of theory and practice, aesthetic, technical, ecological, etc. Using information with creative, analytical and innovative thinking in order to create environments that meet the needs, | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpreting the relationship between man and the environment in which he lives, from a structural, functional, technical, or aesthetic point of view, by considering interdisciplinary knowledge. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Selecting and using appropriate analysis methods, computer technologies and presentation techniques to organize, present and interpret data, information and findings obtained in the subject area. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Taking responsibility, independently or cohesively in a group, to carry out the theoretical and practical aspects of a study. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To make in-depth research on a subject area or a problem determined by considering the benefit of society, within the framework of research ethics and scientific ethics, or to announce the results in various environments by using appropriate methods, by using appropriate methods. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Selecting, evaluating, recording and producing information experimentally by obtaining the relevant information individually in architectural processes. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowing the concepts and terminology specific to the field, participating in meetings and congresses, making presentations, using appropriate communication tools, and expressing their thoughts and opinions for the benefit of society and within ethical rules. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It evaluates the results of its work within the framework of quality processes by developing strategies, policies and implementation plans by considering innovative ethical, environmental and social values in matters related to the field of architecture. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets the current developments specific to the field by using domestic and foreign language knowledge and following international publications. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interpreting knowledge through interdisciplinary interaction, using the knowledge associated with architectural discipline, problem-solving, and/or application skills, in interdisciplinary studies. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition, purpose and importance of ergonomics | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Determining the relationship between architecture and ergonomics | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | The place of ergonomics and spatial comfort in the architectural design process | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Determination of the dimensional characteristics of the space and ergonomics | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Visual comfort, visual features of the space and ergonomics | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Auditory comfort, physiological and psychological functionality of the auditory features of the physical environment | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Thermal comfort, physiological and psychological functionality of the thermal properties of the physical environment | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid Term Exam | source reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Possibilities of using ergonomics techniques in architecture | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Architectural planning phases and ergonomics | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Architecture-ergonomics-sustainability relationship | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Design relationship with physical and psycho-social user requirements | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Performance Measurement techniques | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Anatomical and physiological index techniques | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Objective and subjective assessment techniques | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Evaluation of ergonomic factors and case studies in architectural design | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 17 | Tearm Exam | source reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||