Human-machine Systems
Industrial Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human-machine Systems | MEN509 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Nilgün FIĞLALI
Assistant Prof. Dr. Hatice ESEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) The basic concepts of man-machine systems, stress, strain, system performance, the structure of system,
2) To analyse human works in man-machine system, from the properties of task, working body posture, point of view.
3) To analyse human works in man-machine system, from the working environment and performance point of view.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||
| 1 | No relation | High | No relation | High | No relation | |
| 2 | High | No relation | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 3 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Ergonomics
Course Contents
The basic concepts of man-machine systems, stress, strain, system performance, the structure of system, the apperance and aims of ergonomics, basic subjects of ergonomics, classification of tasks, the factors influence human performance, Total energy consumption, working position and moves, environmental factors in man-machine systems: light, color, noise etc., work organization, job and task analysing methods (such as OWAS, QEC), mental works, mental workload concept and analysing methods (such as NASA-TLX), macroergonomics, participatory ergonomics, cognitive ergonomics, software ergonomics, kansei engineering.
Weekly Schedule
1) The basic identifications and concepts of Man-Machine Systems2) The relationships between the concepts of sterss-strain, fatigue-rest and human performance
3) The structure of system and system performance
4) The classification of tasks, system performance and human performance and the related factors
5) Total energy consumption
6) the emergence of ergonomics as a discipline The aims and basic subjects of ergonomics
7) The posture and movement of human body (standing, sitting, anthopometrical, biomechanical and physiological design principles)
8) Mid-term exam
9) The physical environmental factors (lighting, noise, vibration, climate, ventilation and dangerous items)
10) work organization (the determination of working and resting periods)
11) job and task analysis and analysing methods (OWAS; QRC ...)
12) Mental (Enformational) works
13) The concept of mental workload and analysing methods (NASA-TLX,...)
14) Macroergonomics, participative ergonomics
15) Cognitive ergonomics, software ergonomics and kansei engineering
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Wickens, C.D., Gordon, S.E., Liu, Y., An Introduction to Human Factors
Engineering, Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., 1997.
2-
Babalık Fatih C., Mühendisler için Ergonomi İşbilim, Dora Basım Yayın,2011
3- Sheridan, T.B., Analysis, Design and Evaluation of Man-Machine Systems,
Pergamon Press, 1995.
4- Meister, David, Human Factors: Theory and Practice (2nd Edition)
5- Salvendy, Gavriel, Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics (2nd Edition),
Wiley-Interscience, 1997.
6- Sanders, M.S., McCormick, E.J., Human Factors in Engineering and Design (7th
Edition), McGraw-Hill, 1993.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required