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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | ENM223 |
| Name | Ergonomics |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. BEHİCE DURGUN |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Müfide NARLI
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To analyze the human–task–environment interaction and design safe, efficient workstations; briefly touch on human body systems (musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular–respiratory); holistically evaluate physical and environmental factors; become familiar with ergonomic risk-analysis approaches; and implement evidence-based improvements to reduce risks and enhance safety, comfort, and productivity.
Course Content
Human–task–environment interaction; human body systems and ergonomics (static/dynamic work ↔ musculoskeletal disorders); a brief look at anthropometry and basic statistics (percentile concept); working postures and workload; ergonomic risk analyses (REBA in-depth application, RULA/OCRA overview); workstation design (seated/standing work, reach–visual fields); environmental factors (lighting, noise, vibration, thermal comfort); and evidence-based improvement and reporting.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Ergonomics- Fatih C. Babalık
Notes
Previous semester course grades
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Ergonomics Fundamentals and Human Factors: Explains the definition/history of ergonomics; provides a general understanding of physical, psychological, and physiological human factors and the functioning of the nervous, circulatory, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems; and interprets their effects on performance, perception, and fatigue. |
| LO02 | Anthropometric Measurement and Statistics: Accurately captures anthropometric measurements and translates them into design decisions using data quality and percentages. |
| LO03 | Workstation and Task Design: Designs sit/stand work arrangements and tasks based on access, visual fields, and adjustability principles, and considers manual handling/lifting requirements. |
| LO04 | Recognizes Ergonomic Risk Assessment approaches and calculates ergonomic posture risk, analyzes it and interprets the results. |
| LO05 | Environmental Factor Management: Asses the impacts of noise, vibration, lighting, and thermal comfort/air quality; recommends appropriate control and improvement measures. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and Industrial Engineering discipline-specific subjects; acquires the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires the ability to identify, define, formulate and analytically solve complex Industrial Engineering problems; and has the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires the ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; acquires the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires the ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Industrial Engineering applications and acquires the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquire the skills to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex Industrial Engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams or individually. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both verbally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write and understand effective reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | They have awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; they have the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew themselves. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Acting in accordance with ethical principles, becoming knowledgeable about the standards used in engineering practices with awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Learn about business practices such as project management, risk management and change management, and is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Informed about the universal and societal impacts of engineering practices on health, environment and safety, and the contemporary problems reflected in the field of engineering, and is aware of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Benefit from the power of effective communication in professional life and has the ability to interpret developments correctly. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to design, develop, implement and improve integrated systems that include machines, people, time, information or money. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | By applying modern design methods, they have the ability to design, develop, implement and improve complex products, processes, businesses and systems under realistic conditions and constraints such as cost, environment, sustainable development, energy, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety and political issues. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Basic Concepts of Ergonomics (Definition, Contents, Historical Background), and Relevant Disciplines | Lecturer Presentations and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Human Factors: International, Psychological and Physiological Foundations | Lecturer Presentations and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Body systems: Nervous System – Sensation and Perception | Lecturer Presentations and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Body systems: Circulation & Respiration; Work–Energy & Fatigue | Lecturer Presentations and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Body Systems: Musculoskeletal System; Static/Dynamic Workload | Lecturer presentations and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Movement/Support System and Anatomical Movements | Lecturer Presentations and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Taking Anthropometric Measurements: Their Use in Statistics and Design | Lecturer Presentations and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | MİDTERM EXAM | Course presentations, lecture notes, textbook, and other recommended resources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | General introduction of Ergonomic Risk Analysis Methods and a REBA application | Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | Fourteen principles of ergonomics | Lecturer Presentations and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Design of the workstation: Access/Visual Areas | Lecturer presentation and, recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Designing the workstation: Sitting/Standing | Lecturer Notes, recommended resources, internet and library database, preparing questions based on prior knowledge | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Designing the workstation: Manual Handling; Lift–Push–Pull (NIOSH) | Lecturer Presentations and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Environmental Factors I: Sound-Noise and Vibration Ergonomics | Lecturer Presentations and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Environmental Factors II: Lighting, Climate/Air Quality; Overall Assessment | Lecturer Presentations and recommended resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Integration of learning from different units | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Integration of learning from different units | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||