TLS315 Ergonomics

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
TEXTILE ENGINEERING PR.
Code TLS315
Name Ergonomics
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. SERİN MEZARCIÖZ
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The purpose of this course is to gain basic knowledge, skills and competences for designing of products and systems, optimize the working and living environment and improve quality of life including health, safety, comfort, aesthetic and sustainablility in order to match humans anatomical, anthropometrical, biomechanical, physiological, cognitive and psychological capabilities and limitations, in particular, from the viewpoint of textile engineering.

Course Content

The course contents address ergonomics knowledge with particular emphasis on industry engineering: The basic concepts of ergonomics (definition, contents, historical background, and its interdisciplinary character), systems and modelling, anthropometric and biomechanical modelling, man-machine systems, design and arrangement of controls and displays, human senses and work environment, physical space arrangement in workplace, physical workload and energy expenditure, fatigue and resting time, job design and time study, work health and safety, physical and mental performance, psychological and social dimensions of ergonomics. Ethical and professional issues are also addressed throughout the course.

Course Precondition

no condition

Resources

1.Bridger, RS. (1995). Introduction to Ergonomics. McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York. 2.Kroemer, K., Kroemer, H. and Kroemer - Elbert, K. (1994). Ergonomics: How to design for ease and efficiency. Simon and Schuster Comp., New Jersey. 3.Murrell, KFH. (1965). Ergonomics: Man in His Working Environment. John Wiley and Sons., Inc., New York.

Notes

1.Bridger, RS. (1995). Introduction to Ergonomics. McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York. 2.Kroemer, K., Kroemer, H. and Kroemer - Elbert, K. (1994). Ergonomics: How to design for ease and efficiency. Simon and Schuster Comp., New Jersey. 3.Murrell, KFH. (1965). Ergonomics: Man in His Working Environment. John Wiley and Sons., Inc., New York.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Define the basic concepts of ergonomics (definition, contents, historical background and relevant disciplines).
LO02 Define the system and modelling concepts, understand the difficulties in transferring ergonomic data to ergonomic information.
LO03 Explain the basic principles of anthropometrical modelling.
LO04 Explain the basic principles of biomechanical modelling.
LO05 Explain the properties of man-machine systems; evaluate the design and arrangement of controls and displays from the viewpoint of ergonomics.
LO06 Scrutinize the effects of work environment and human senses in ergonomics.
LO07 Arrange physical spaces in design of workplace.
LO08 Correlate physical workload with energy expenditure.
LO09 Describe fatigue and types of fatigue, correlate the contraction types of muscles to fatigue; calculate the working and resting time.
LO10 Make job analysis and time study.
LO11 Know the principles of work health and safety, hazardous materials, work related musculoskeletal disorders and personal protective equipments.
LO12 Explain physical and mental performance, strategic plan, internal auditing and SWOT analysis. Make the flow diagram of performance management.
LO13 Evaluate the psychological elements of ergonomics.
LO14 Evaluate the social elements of ergonomics.
LO15 Integrate knowledge of ergonomics.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and subjects specific to the Textile Engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems.
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems in the field of Textile Engineering; and the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In Textile Engineering, the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Textile Engineering applications; the ability to effectively use information technologies.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In the field of Textile Engineering, the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary (Textile Engineering) and multidisciplinary teams; independent work skills. 2
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Effective verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write and understand written reports effectively in the field of Textile Engineering, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. 2
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information in the field of Textile Engineering, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously update oneself.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Adherence to ethical principles, knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities in the field of Textile Engineering, and standards used in engineering practices. 2
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği In the field of Textile Engineering, knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; and knowledge of sustainable development.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of Textile Engineering applications on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary challenges facing the field of Textile Engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of Textile Engineering solutions. 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Ergonomics (Definition, Scope, History and Related Disciplines) Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
2 System and Modeling Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
3 Human Anatomy and Anthropometric Modeling Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
4 Biomechanical Modeling Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
5 Human-Machine Systems Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
6 Design of Machine Controls Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
7 Senses and Environmental Factors Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
8 Mid-Term Exam Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Physical Workload and Energy Consumption Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
10 Fatigue and Break Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
11 Work Arrangement and Time Study Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
12 Occupational Health and Safety: Harmful Substances, Musculoskeletal Diseases Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
13 Occupational Health and Safety: Personal Protectors Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
14 Psychological and Social Elements of the Study Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
15 Performance management Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
16 Term Exams Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ders Notları ve önerilen kaynaklar Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 05.05.2025 01:19