| Occupational Health and Safety (Master) (without Thesis) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code: | ISG5006 | ||||
| Course Name: | Ergonomics | ||||
| Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Prof. Dr. FAHRİ ERENEL | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Assoc.Prof.Dr. Fahri Erenel | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | It is to comprehend the ways of ensuring that the machine, environment and work are harmonized with the emotional-physical-rational elements of the human being in all processes, both in production, design, and in the service sector. |
| Course Content: | The birth of the concept of ergonomics, the definition of ergonomics, its importance, aims, elements. Ergonomic Design Principles. Examination of environmental conditions in the human-machine system: light, color, vibration, noise, toxic gases and dusts. Social environment, characteristics of human and psychological environment, human factors and work efficiency in production and service sector. Physical conditions in the working environment. Control and command mechanisms. Loading and strain, Working and listening times. Work tension, fatigue and boredom. Working energy and energy requirements of jobs. Ergonomics and Work Study Relationship. Shaping workplaces in terms of anthropometric, physiological, organizational and safety. Ergonomic review in workplaces |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Can recognize ergonomics and analyze their goals. 2) Recognize and analyze human anatomy and physiology 3) Can analyze the ergonomic arrangement of the workplace 4) The importance of anthropometry and can analyze this approach 5) Can analyze physical conditions in ergonomics 6) Can define psychological concepts and analyze psychological workplace layout 7) Recognize the concept of cognitive ergonomics and analyze its design and approach in cognitive ergonomics 8) Can analyze occupational health and safety approaches in production and computerized studies 9) Recognize the types of work accidents and occupational diseases, analyze the ways of prevention and protection 10) Can analyze ergonomic approaches in work organization |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Information about the Course, Determining the Readiness Status, Definition of ergonomics, history and relationship with other sciences | - |
| 2) | Work and energy consumption | - |
| 3) | Anthropometry and anthropometric measurements Use and importance of anthropometric data in design | - |
| 4) | Hand tools ergonomics, posture and weight lifting | - |
| 5) | Dial (display), panel and control room ergonomics | - |
| 6) | Vibration, Sound and Noise Climate characteristics and working environment | - |
| 7) | Ergonomic problems created by mobile technologies and suggested solutions | - |
| 8) | Midterm Exam | - |
| 9) | Evaluation of shift work in terms of efficiency | - |
| 10) | Occupational musculoskeletal disorders, racial factors, economic dimensions | - |
| 11) | Ergonomic workplace design | - |
| 12) | Artificial intelligence application examples in Ergonomics | - |
| 13) | Participatory ergonomics approach and its importance in reducing exposure to ergonomic risk factors | - |
| 14) | Checklists in ergonomics | - |
| 15) | Final Exam | - |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 978605133329 |
| References: | Sağlık Boyutuyla Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. Çağatay Güler ISBN: 9786051333298 |
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| 1) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| 2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| 3) Has the ability to transfer information about the field to employees and teammates. | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| 4) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| 5) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| 6) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| 7) To be able to critically examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations, and to take action to change them when necessary. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 8) To be able to communicate orally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 9) To be able to use information and communication technologies at an advanced level along with computer software at the level required by the field. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| 10) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| 11) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 12) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| 13) Ability to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| 14) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 15) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to his field and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| 16) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies. | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. | 3 |
| 2) | To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to. | 3 |
| 3) | Has the ability to transfer information about the field to employees and teammates. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. | 2 |
| 6) | To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | 2 |
| 7) | To be able to critically examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations, and to take action to change them when necessary. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to communicate orally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level | 2 |
| 9) | To be able to use information and communication technologies at an advanced level along with computer software at the level required by the field. | 3 |
| 10) | To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning | 3 |
| 11) | Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. | 3 |
| 12) | To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. | 2 |
| 13) | Ability to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field | 3 |
| 14) | To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. | 3 |
| 15) | To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to his field and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. | 3 |
| 16) | To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 16 | 48 |
| Application | 13 | 18 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 39 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 4 | 8 |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 8 |
| Midterms | 1 | 5 |
| Final | 4 | 16 |
| Total Workload | 142 | |