Information Package / Course Catalogue
Ergonomics and System Security
Course Code: OHS511
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To give the necessary information to use ergonomics concept and its applications in working life.

Course Content

Ergonomic design of workplaces, Ergonomic design of workplaces, Industrial society and ergonomics, human machine systems, ergonomic people, human work and characteristics, work organization, noise and vibration, human factors and job efficiency, Ergonomics and Job security relation, Climate, lighting, dust work place and arrangement

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Makes environmental surveillance in line with Ergonomic principles at workplaces.
2.Know the ergonomic elements necessary for the health of employees in working environments.
3.Know that the elements affecting employees, such as environment, process and machine, should be arranged in such a way as to be appropriate for employees' health.
4.Know the importance of ergonomic approaches in preventing occupational accidents and occupational diseases.
5.Knowing that human health must be protected before production, as well as establishing a balance between health and productivity.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concept of ergonomics and emergence process
Week 2 - Theoretical
Concepts and explanations about ergonomics
Week 3 - Theoretical
General problems in workplace environments
Week 4 - Theoretical
Climate effects in workplace environments
Week 5 - Theoretical
Workplace environment and lighting
Week 6 - Theoretical
Noise and damage in business environment
Week 7 - Theoretical
Measures to be taken against noise in the workplace environment
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Vibration and radiation effects in the workplace
Week 10 - Theoretical
Biological risk factor in the workplace environment
Week 11 - Theoretical
System evaluation and business survey analysis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Human factor and psychosocial approach
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ergonomic and protective approaches
Week 14 - Final Exam
Semester final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Reading410040
Individual Work120020
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-2
3
3
4
4
4
OÇ-3
3
4
4
4
5
OÇ-4
3
4
5
4
5
OÇ-5
3
4
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026