Human Factors Engineering
Engineering Management (Non Thesis) (EP)
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 Factors Engineering | MHY114 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Nilgün FIĞLALI
Assistant Prof. Dr. Mehlika KOCABAŞ AKAY
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Correlating the basic concepts of man-machine systems, stress, strain.
2) Analysing human works in man-machine system, from the properties of task.
3) Evaluating the system performance and related factors.
4) Analysing human's working body postures.
5) Analysing the mental works and workloads.
6) Evaluating the working environment phisical environment conditions aspect.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
Bölümün/programın program yeterlilikleri sistemde olmadığından ilişkilendirme işlemi yapılamamıştır.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Man Machine Systems
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 relationship between the concepts of sterss-strain, fatigue-rets and human performance
3) The structure of systems and system performance
4) The classification of tasks system performance and human performance and 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 movements (standing, sitting, anthopometrical, biomechanical and physiological design principles)
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
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) work
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 examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Babalık Fatih C., Mühendisler için Ergonomi İşbilim, Dora Basım Yayın,2011
2- Sheridan, T.B., Analysis, Design and Evaluation of Man-Machine Systems,
Pergamon Press, 1995.
3- Meister, David, Human Factors: Theory and Practice (2nd Edition)
4- Salvendy, Gavriel, Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics (2nd Edition),
Wiley-Interscience, 1997.
5- Sanders, M.S., McCormick, E.J., Human Factors in Engineering and Design (7th
Edition), McGraw-Hill, 1993.
6- Wickens, C.D., Gordon, S.E., Liu, Y., An Introduction to Human Factors
Engineering, Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., 1997.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required