Case Studies At Human Factors Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Studies At Human Factors Engineering | MEN442 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Hatice ESEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Uses fundamental problem solving techniques
2) Defines the design problems for cases as a team
3) Analysis the design problems for cases as a team
4) Solves the design problems for cases as a team
5) Prepares effective presentation
6) Uses effective presentation techniques
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Low | Low | High | No relation | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | |
| 2 | Low | Low | High | No relation | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | High | |
| 3 | Low | Low | High | No relation | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | High | |
| 4 | Low | Low | High | No relation | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | High | |
| 5 | Low | Low | High | No relation | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | High | |
| 6 | Low | Low | High | No relation | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Human Machine Systems Design and Work Safety
Course Contents
problem solving techniques, introduction to human factors engineering functions and processes, defining the human factor engineering processes and applications by various cases, effective reporting and presentation skills
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to basic problem solving techniques and human factors2) Information about human factors
3) Information about human factors
4) Basic problem solving techniques
5) Basic problem solving techniques
6) Sample Case Solution
7) Sample Case Solution
8) Midterm Exam
9) Sample Case Solution
10) Sample Case Solution
11) Sample Case Solution
12) Presentation of case study
13) Presentation of case study
14) Presentation of case study
15) Presentation of case study
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- . Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2nd ed., edited by G. Salvendy, John Wiley and Sons, 1997.
2- Human Factors in Engineering and Design, 7th ed., by Mark S. Sanders and E.J.McCormick, 1993.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Case Study
6) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
30% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required