ADVANCED ERGONOMICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ISF527	ADVANCED ERGONOMICS	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÜMİT ALKAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	ergonomic problems and solutions they have encountered by workers in workplaces
Contents of the Course Unit:	The concept of ergonomics, the science contributing to ergonomics, office ergonomics, anthropometry arranging business environment

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Definition of ergonomics
Effects on the working ergonomics
Place of ergonomics in the design of workstations

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction and ergonomics	-
2	-	Antropometri	-
3	-	Work physiology	-
4	-	cognitive ergonomics	-
5	-	hardware ergonomics	-
6	-	Physical workplace regulations	-
7	-	Psychological workplace regulations	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	The concept of working time and breaks	-
10	-	Security-based workplace regulations	-
11	-	The ergonomics in the work place organization	-
12	-	The ergonomics in the work place organization	-
13	-	ergonomics in the design of hand tools	-
14	-	ergonomics in the design of personal protective equipment	-
15	-	Office ergonomics	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Course Notes

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate qualifications.
2	Being able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has basic knowledge in the field based on competencies.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
2	Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
3	Ability to solve problems encountered in the field using research methods.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the basic knowledge acquired in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
2	Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
3	Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to evaluate the knowledge obtained in the field at the level of distribution with a critical approach and to direct his/her learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
2	Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
3	Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
4	Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker s health and security.
3	Ability to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have absorbed in their field in interdisciplinary studies.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	13	13
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	13	13
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	154