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Cyprus International University
TR

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
-
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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

  1. 01 Panero J., Zelnic M., (1979). Human Dimensions & Interior Space, The Architectural Press Ltd., London .
  2. 02 Kroemer K., Kroemer H., Kroemer K.E., (2001). Ergonomics: How to Design for Ease and Efficiency, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle, New Jersey.
  3. 03 Salvendy, G. (1997). Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics, Wiley Interscience.
  4. 04 Bridger R. S., (1995). Introduction to Ergonomics, McGraw Hill, Singapore.

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Program Outcomes

  1. P01 The student will be able to create projects and researches with particular awareness of environmental responsibility, global issues, and universal design.
  2. P02 The student will be able to design by engaging in the development of interior spaces from an ethically responsible perspective for the purpose of improving the quality of life.
  3. P03 The student will be able to make research to increase productivity and in the same context to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the society in the frame of their profession.
  4. P04 The student will be able to create a supportive learning environment that allows developing individual expression of knowledge and skills to create a connection with the practice of interior design. tir.
  5. P05 The student will be able to use and evaluate the conceptual elements and aesthetic principles of interior design in visual, verbal and written form at an advanced level.
  6. P06 The student will be able to distinguish an advanced level of competence in design practice and production that shows an awareness of professional standards appropriate to the field. .
  7. P07 The student will be able to interpret key concepts, theories and research approaches in interior architecture and relates them with current research in the field.
  8. P08 The student will be able to construct an artistic and designerly insight; to apply design knowledge to their creative design process, and to deepen their expertise in materials, knowledge of design tradition, and cultural discussion.
  9. P09 The student will be able to manage design processes, apply the regulations in construction, material knowledge, skills in 3D composition, and evaluate the spatiality of people and products by deepening the skills learned in Bachelor's studies and broaden their knowledge in spatial design and furniture design.

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