ERGONOMICS
- Course
- INAR505 - ERGONOMICS
- Department
- Interior Design - English - Master
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 10
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
This course aims to develop the student's ability to critically appraise the knowledge of human factors aspects of indoor ambient environmental conditions. Students analyze the human factors, anthropometric data and their impacts on broad aspects of design development. The physiology and psychology of the client/user are one of the main factors influencing the design of the environment. This course will present design problems that explore issues of ergonomics and proxemics as they apply to interior design. Universal design, the design that creates accessibility, will be the context for the design problems. Discussions will cover the following: interaction of environment and the user’s culture, gender, stage of the life cycle, and physical capabilities.
ERGONOMICS
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Explanations of the content, method and recourses |
| Week 2 | Meaning of related terms on Ergonomics, Human factors and Anthropometry |
| Week 3 | Discussion on important terms in Ergonomics: Comfort/ Accessibility/Safety/ Effectiveness/ Efficiency |
| Week 4 | Assignment 1 presentation |
| Week 5 | Historical background of ergonomics and anthropometric theories |
| Week 6 | Anthropometrics dimensions; structural and functional body dimensions |
| Week 7 | Discussion on midterm project and general evaluation of lecture |
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAM WEEK |
| Week 9 | Midterm assignment presentations |
| Week 10 | Anthropometric principles in a dwelling units and working spaces (Offices) |
| Week 11 | Anthropometric principles in public spaces (Mercantile spaces and Exhibition spaces) |
| Week 12 | Universal Design Principles and "human-centered" design theories |
| Week 13 | Anthropometric principles for elderly and physically disabled people |
| Week 14 | Discussion on final project and general evaluation of lecture |
| Week 15 | FINAL EXAM WEEK |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Panero J., Zelnic M., (1979). Human Dimensions & Interior Space, The Architectural Press Ltd., London .
- 02 Kroemer K., Kroemer H., Kroemer K.E., (2001). Ergonomics: How to Design for Ease and Efficiency, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle, New Jersey.
- 03 Salvendy, G. (1997). Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics, Wiley Interscience.
- 04 Bridger R. S., (1995). Introduction to Ergonomics, McGraw Hill, Singapore.
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Program Outcomes
- P01 Plan collaborations with colleagues in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments
- P02 Observation and comparison in the context of art criticism methods
- P03 Can effectively discuss, criticize and form a theory about the field
- P04 Can perform original works related to the field and evaluate the results
- P05 Initiate processes to raise awareness of the society on the protection and promotion of cultural values
- P06 Associate knowledge, methods and techniques related to the field with other disciplines
- P07 Discuss on current issues in art and design environment
- P08 Start a national or international art event
- P09 Produces innovative and original art/design works
- P10 Criticize the theories and practices in the field of art and design
- P11 Can create original art and design works
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