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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | EM568 |
| Name | Current Approaches in Ergonomics |
| Term | 2026-2027 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 | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ALİ KOKANGÜL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to analyze current theoretical and applied approaches in ergonomics, evaluate ergonomic problems using scientific methods, and develop human-centered, safe, efficient, and sustainable system designs.
Course Content
Graduate-level examination of human–task–environment interaction; current approaches in physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomics; workload, human performance, user experience, human-centered design, sustainable ergonomics, and ergonomic risk assessment methods.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites. Basic knowledge of ergonomics, work study, human factors, occupational health and safety, or engineering design is recommended.
Resources
Current research articles in ergonomics, lecture presentations, and selected book chapters. Recommended sources: Ergonomi – Fatih C. Baballık; Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics – Wickens, Lee, Liu & Gordon Becker.
Notes
Recent academic articles, case studies, ergonomic risk assessment reports, national and international ergonomics standards, industrial applications, and student research presentations.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains current theoretical approaches in ergonomics and human factors and relates them to fundamental undergraduate-level ergonomics knowledge. |
| LO02 | Analyzes current research in physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomics and evaluates it in terms of practical applications. |
| LO03 | Examines human–task–environment interaction through a systems approach and interprets it in terms of human performance, workload, fatigue, and error formation |
| LO04 | Selects and applies current ergonomic risk assessment methods and scientifically interprets the findings obtained. |
| LO05 | Evaluates the effects of digitalization, Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing systems, and AI-supported technologies on ergonomics |
| LO06 | Uses user experience, human-centered design, and participatory ergonomics approaches in work system design. |
| LO07 | In the context of occupational health and safety and sustainability, inclusive design develops ergonomic improvement proposals. |
| LO08 | Critically reviews current academic publications in ergonomics, defines a research problem, and prepares a scientific presentation/report. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Conducts scientific research in industrial engineering, understands, interprets and applies knowledge in his/her field domain both in-depth and in-breadth. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires detailed knowledge for methods and tools of industrial engineering and their limitations. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Keeps up with the recent changes and applications in the field of Industrial Engineering and examines and learns these innovations when necessary. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies, gathers and uses necessary information and data. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the ability to develop/propose new and/or original ideas and methods, propose new solutions for designing systems, components or processes. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs Industrial Engineering problems, develops new methods to solve the problems and applies them. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs and performs analytical modeling and experimental research and analyze/solves complex matters emerged in this process. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works in multi-disciplinary teams, take a leading role and responsibility and develop solutions for complex problems. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Completes and applies the knowledge by using limited resources in scientific methods and integrates the knowledge in the field with the knowledge form various disciplines. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses a foreign language in verbal and written communication at least B2 level of European Language Portfolio. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Presents his/her research findings systematically and clearly in oral or written forms in national and international platforms. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Understands social and environmental implications of engineering practice. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Considers social, scientific and ethical values in data collection, interpretation and announcement processes and professional activities. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Current Approaches in Ergonomics: Scope, historical development, and graduate-level ergonomics research | Reviewing the syllabus and fundamental ergonomics knowledge | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Systems Approach in Human–Task–Environment Interaction | Lecture presentations and recommended resources | Yöntem Seçilmemiş |
| 3 | Current Approaches in Physical Ergonomics: Musculoskeletal System, Posture, Movement, and Workload | Reading current articles and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Cognitive Ergonomics: Perception, Attention, Mental Workload, Decision-Making, and Human Error | Reviewing selected articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Organizational Ergonomics: Work Design, Psychosocial Risks, Safety Culture, and Employee Well-Being | Lecture notes and case studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Current Applications of Anthropometry in Design: Inclusive Design, Accessibility, and User Diversity | Reviewing anthropometric data sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Digital Ergonomics, Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, and Smart Manufacturing Systems | Reading current articles on technology and ergonomics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Classical Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Current Approaches in Ergonomic Risk Assessment Methods | Reviewing resources on ergonomic risk assessment methods | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Advanced Ergonomic Approaches in Workstation and Task Design | Lecture presentations and sample workstation analyses | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | User Experience, Human-Centered Design, and Participatory Ergonomics | Reviewing resources on user experience and human-centered design | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Aging Workforce, Disability, Inclusive Ergonomics, and Work Adaptation | Güncel makale ve vaka analizlerinin okunması | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Sustainable Ergonomics, Green Ergonomics, and Socio-Technical Systems | Reviewing resources on sustainability and ergonomics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Ergonomics Standards, Ethics, and Current Applications in Occupational Health and Safety | Reviewing national/international standards and regulations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Student Research Presentations and Evaluation of Current Ergonomics Applications | Preparing research report and presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 16 | Final Exam / Project Evaluation | Integration of learning from different units | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Classical exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||