| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Study and Ergonomics | ENM210 | 4. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Classical lectures / presentations |
| Course Coordinator |
Lect. Buşra KESİCİ |
| Instructors |
Buşra KESİCİ |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To investigate the effects of a particular event or activity in terms of economy and effectiveness in production and service enterprises,to examine the techniques used to measure and improve this effectiveness,to have knowledge about the basic tools of work study, method study and job measurement techniques;Designing the work environment in the best way by ensuring employee health and safety, reducing fatigue and work stress and increasing employee productivity |
| Course Content | Definition, History and Scope of Work Study,Definition of Method Study & Its Objectives and Application Areas,Work Measurement, Definition, Scope and Benefits, Work Sampling, Micro Motion Study and Predetermined motion time systems (PMTS), Productivity Methods, Ergonomics Concept and Historical Development, Human in Terms of Ergonomics, Environmental Factors, Work Concept, Energy-Based Works, Human-Machine Relationship, Work and Workplace Regulation |
| Learning Outcomes |
- At the end of this course, students will learn the methods of increasing productivity in an enterprises - Students will be able to determine the best way of doing jobs by using scarce resources optimally. - Students will be able to determine the duration of wor and have knowledge about production planning and wage systems. - Students will be able to learn basic anthropometric concepts and analyze human-machine systems. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to the Course and Basic Information about Work Study & Ergonomics | Verbal Expression Course Hours Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | Definition, History and Scope of Work Study | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Definition of Method Study, Objectives and Application Areas | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Work Measurement, Definition, Scope and Benefits & Time Study | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Work Sampling, Micro Motion Study and Synthetic Motion - Time Systems | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 6. Week | Productivity Methods | Verbal Expression Course Hours Visual Presentation |
| 7. Week | Concept and Historical Development of Ergonomics, Human in terms of Ergonomics (Anatomy, Posture and Body Mechanics, Anthropometry) | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 8. Week | Environmental Factors (Air Conditioning, Noise, Mechanical Vibrations, Lighting etc.) | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 9. Week | Environmental Factors (Air Conditioning, Noise, Mechanical Vibrations, Lighting etc.) | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 10. Week | Work Concept, Energy Based Works | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 11. Week | Human-Machine Relationship, Work and Workplace Design | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Project Presentations | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Project Presentations | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | Project Presentations | Verbal Expression Course Hours Visual Presentation |
| Kahya, E. (2006). İş Etüdü, Osmangazi Üniversitesi Yayınları, Eskişehir. |
| Babalık, F. C. (2011). Mühendisler için Ergonomi-İşbilim. Dora Yayınları. |
| Lehto, M. R., Landry, S. J., & Buck, J. (2007). Introduction to human factors and ergonomics for engineers. Crc Press. |
| Dul, J., & Weerdmeester, B. (2003). Ergonomics for beginners: a quick reference guide. CRC press. |
| Karwowski, W. (Ed.). (2001). International encyclopedia of ergonomics and human factors. Crc Press. |
| Öztemel, E. (2012). Endüstri Mühendisliğine Giriş, Papatya Bilim Yayıncılık |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | - |
| PY2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final | 1 | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
