Istanbul Health and Technology University
| Industrial Engineering(English) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course General Introduction Information
| Course Code: | IND203 | ||||
| Course Name: | Work Study and Ergonomics | ||||
| Course Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | EN | ||||
| Course Requirement: | |||||
| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Necessary | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator : | Ar.Gör. HÜSEYİN TANSU YILDIRIM | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Arş. Gör. Dr. Özlen Erkal Sönmez | ||||
| Course Assistants: |
Course Purpose and Content
| Course Objectives: | Introducing the scientific methods for efficiently managing human, machine, material and energy resources. Introducing ergonomic approaches to increase human health, human safety, human comfort and human performance in the workplace. |
| Course Content: | It is a management technique that aims to systematically investigate all the resources and factors that affect a certain event or activity in terms of economy and effectiveness in order to create development opportunities, and examines human work in a wide scope, especially including method study and work measurement techniques. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Knows how to do any job in the most appropriate way. 2) Knows how to critically examine the work done. 3) Knows the concept of efficiency. 4) Gains basic knowledge about production planning concepts. 5) Gains basic knowledge about wage systems concepts. 6) Knows the concept of ergonomics. 7) Can analyze human machine interaction systems. 8) Can analyze the effect of environmental conditions on ergonomic work. |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Productivity | |
| 2) | Reducing the unneccecery time | |
| 3) | Definition of work study. Basic steps for work study applications | |
| 4) | Definition of ergonomics. Cleanness, Maintanance, Lighting, Noise and Vibration | |
| 5) | What is ergonomics? Ergonomic design of panels. | |
| 6) | Charts and Diagrams for method study | |
| 7) | Motion studies, Worker Movements and worker-machine reletion. | |
| 8) | Midterm(s) | |
| 9) | Work Analysis, Time Study | |
| 10) | Using Time Study for production planning | |
| 11) | Work place safety | |
| 12) | PTS önceden saptamış zaman standartları standart veriler | |
| 13) | Ergonomics | |
| 14) | Project Presentation | |
| 15) | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Lecture notes and suggested resources. 1. Kanawaty, G. (Ed.). (1992). Introduction to work study (4th rev. ed.). International Labour Office. 2. Dr. P.K. Advani. (2023). Production and Operation Management. Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd. 3. Berlin, C., & Adams, C. (2017). Production Ergonomics : Designing Work Systems to Support Optimal Human Performance. Ubiquity Press. 4. Chadha, J. S. (2017). Production and Operation Management : Theory and Practice. Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd. 5. Kumar, S. A., & Suresh, N. (2009). Operations Management. New Age International. 6. Dul, J., & Weerdmeester, B. (2008). Ergonomics for beginners: A quick reference guide (3rd ed.). CRC Press. 7. Singh, L. P. (2015). Work study and ergonomics. Cambridge University Press. |
| References: | 1. Kanawaty, G. (Ed.). (1992). Introduction to work study (4th rev. ed.). International Labour Office. 2. Dr. P.K. Advani. (2023). Production and Operation Management. Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd. 3. Berlin, C., & Adams, C. (2017). Production Ergonomics : Designing Work Systems to Support Optimal Human Performance. Ubiquity Press. 4. Chadha, J. S. (2017). Production and Operation Management : Theory and Practice. Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd. 5. Kumar, S. A., & Suresh, N. (2009). Operations Management. New Age International. 6. Dul, J., & Weerdmeester, B. (2008). Ergonomics for beginners: A quick reference guide (3rd ed.). CRC Press. 7. Singh, L. P. (2015). Work study and ergonomics. Cambridge University Press. |
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Medium | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering discipline; ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | 1 |
| 2) | An ability to detect, identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. | 1 |
| 3) | An ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 1 |
| 4) | An ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems and an ability to use information technologies effectively inengineering applications. | |
| 5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyse, and interpret results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | |
| 6) | Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
| 7) | Effective verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| 8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology and ability to renew themselves. | |
| 9) | Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities; knowledge of standards used in engineering applications. | |
| 10) | Knowledge about business applications such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development. | |
| 11) | Knowledge about universal and social effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety; awareness about legal consequences of engineering applications. | 1 |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
| Course | |
| Homework | |
| Problem Çözme | |
| Uygulama (Modelleme, Tasarım, Maket, Simülasyon, Deney vs.) |
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria
| Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama) | |
| Homework | |
| Sunum |
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması
| Activities | Number of Activities | Aktiviteye Hazırlık | Aktivitede Harçanan Süre | Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | ||||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 2 | 26 | ||||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 20 | 20 | ||||
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 | ||||
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 | ||||
| Total Workload | 128 | ||||||