VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES

Department of Paramedic

MISG 102 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Ergonomy
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MISG 102
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
4

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Service Course
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is; To convey the basic concepts of ergonomics to the students. To inform about the importance of ergonomics in the field of occupational health
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to learn the basic concepts of ergonomics
  • Will be able to explain anthropometry and anthropometric measurements
  • Will be able to design office and workstations
  • Will be able to comprehend hand tools, posture and weight lifting and ergonomics of dial
  • Will be able to explain the role of physical factors in ergonomics
  • Will be able to explain the musculoskeletal diseases related to thermal comfort and work
Course Description Ergonomics and its basic concepts. Anthropometry and anthropometric measurements. Design of office and work stations. Role of physical factors in ergonomics. Hand devices, position and weight lifting and dial ergonomics. Thermal comfort. Illnesses of musculoskeletal system related with work

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Definition of ergonomics, its history and relation with other sciences "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 1
2 Consumption of work and energy "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 2
3 Anthropometry "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 3
4 Anthropometric measurements "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 3
5 Design of work stations and arrangement of work place. Office ergonomics. "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 4,5
6 Hand devices, position and weight lifting and dial ergonomics "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 6
7 Midterm
8 Dial, panel and control room ergonomics "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 7
9 Vibration, sound and noise "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 9
10 Climate properties and work environment "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 10
11 Work in shifts "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 11
12 Illnesses of musculoskeletal system related with work "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 12
13 Occupational accidents and occupational safety "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 13
14 Control lists in ergonomics "Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say ISBN: 9786051333298 Bölüm: 14-16
15 Review of the Semester
16 Final

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

"Endüstriyel Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. A. Sabancı, Doç. Dr. Sarp K. Sümer,Doç. Dr. Sait M. Say

Suggested Readings/Materials

 "Sağlık Boyutuyla Ergonomi" Prof. Dr. Çağatay Güler

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
1
50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
50
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
2
28
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
15
15
Final Exam
1
25
25
    Total
116

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

12

To take responsibility at crisis situations and hazards

13

To determine the needs according to the requirements, carry out activities for development in the field of emergency care

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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