ERGONOMICS

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to understand how knowledge of human strengths and limitations can lead to better system design. Course is designed to teach the importance of human element in work environment, work & work environment design. Thus ultimately to teach the different approaches of human factors that help to reduce errors, increase productivity, enhance safety and comfort. The research methods and principles in ergonomics that can be provide more efficient and comfortable places for working and living will be explored by considering the human body and work physiology, biomechanics, anthropometry, information processing and environmental factors.Understand Human biology, physiology and anthropometry in order to accomplish fatigue assessment of workers (use of anthropometry set, treadmill and bicycle). Information retrieval and control in humans, and fundamentals of industrial product design. Environmental factors effecting safety analysis and hazard prevention for Industrial accidents (use of environmental measurement instruments).

ERGONOMICS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Bridger R. S. (2009) Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd edition, CRC Press.
2. 02 Güler Ç., Sağlık Boyutu ile Ergonomi, Palme Yayıncılık
3. 03 Öge S.,Örgütsel Etkinlik ve Ergonomi, Nobel Yayıncılık,2005
4. 04 Kaya M.D.,Ergonomi Antropometrik Verilerin Güncellenmesi, 1. Baskı, Detay Yayıncılık,2010

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Will explain ergonomics and the historical foundations of ergonomics, and discuss business tasks and human interaction with technology. SOLO 4.5
2. L02 Will create a study area design using anthropometric data. SOLO 5
3. L03 Will be able to define problems related to human error, accidents and occupational health and safety in the workplace. SOLO 2
4. L04 Will design systems under different environmental conditions. SOLO 5
5. L05 Will classify ergonomic risk factors and occupational diseases that may occur due to ergonomic errors. SOLO 3
6. L06 Will improve presentation skills. SOLO 5
7. L07 Will explain ergonomics and the historical foundations of ergonomics, and discuss business tasks and human interaction with technology. SOLO 4.5
8. L08 Will create a study area design using anthropometric data. SOLO 5
9. L09 Will be able to define problems related to human error, accidents and occupational health and safety in the workplace. SOLO 2
10. L10 Will design systems under different environmental conditions. SOLO 5
11. L11 Will improve presentation skills. SOLO 5
12. L12 Will classify ergonomic risk factors and occupational diseases that may occur due to ergonomic errors. SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
2. P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
3. P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
4. P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment.
5. P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
6. P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, transfers results to the field application.
7. P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
8. P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
9. P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
10. P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
11. P11 Contributes quality management processes, and in- field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.

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