ARCHITECTURE
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
INT2901	Human Factors and Universal Design	Fall Spring	2	0	2	4

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. SEZİN HATİCE TANRIÖVER
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor KAAN ÖDEMİŞ Assoc. Prof. SEZİN HATİCE TANRIÖVER
Recommended Optional Program Components:	There are not any recommended optional program components.
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to introduce students how people interact with the physical environment by using their bodies. Students are expected to learn and use basic principles of anthropometrics since anthropometry plays an important role in industrial design, clothing design, ergonomics and architecture where statistical data about the distribution of body dimensions in the population are used to optimize products.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
-Examine how people interact with their physical environment by using their bodies.
-Analyze principles and practices of anthropometrics.
-Optimize designs of spaces and spatial products for the use of all.
-Make use of body dimension tables.
-Analyze principles of Universal Design.
-Examines different types of limitations of people.
-use principles of anthropometrics and principles of Universal Design in design projects.

Course Content

This course focuses on the factors influencing the design of our built environment by exploring the fundamentals of anthropometrics and applicability of related anthropometric data to the design of different interior spaces.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Ergonomic Design	Related readings from sources
2)	Principles and Practices of Anthropometrics	Related readings from sources
3)	Human Diversity	Related readings from sources
4)	Workspace Design	Related readings from sources
5)	Sitting and Seating	Related readings from sources
6)	Hands and Handles	Related readings from sources
7)	Ergonomics in the Office	Related readings from sources
8)	Ergonomics in the Home	Related readings from sources
9)	MIDTERM EXAM I Universal Design	Related readings from sources
10)	History of Universal Design	Related readings from sources
11)	Types of Limitations	Related readings from sources
12)	Principles of Universal Design	Related readings from sources
13)	Term Project Presentations on Universal Design	Preparation for the term project presentations
14)	Term Project Presentations on Universal Design	Preparation for the term project presentations
15)	Final Exam	Preparation for the final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

PowerPoint presentation notes
PowerPoint sunum notları

References:

• Berg Rice, V. J. (2012). Designing for children. In G. Salvendy (Ed.), Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley and Sons, pp. 1442-1471.
• Boot, W. R., Nichols, T. A., Rogers, W. A. and Fisk, A. D. (2012). Design for Aging. In G. Salvendy (Ed.), Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley and Sons, pp. 1472-1483.
• Bridger, R. S. (2003). Introduction to Ergonomics. London: Taylor and Francis.
• Panero, J. and Zelnik, M. (1979). Human Dimension and Interior Space: A Source Book of Design Reference Standards. New York, NY: Whitney Library of Design.
• Pheasant, S. and Haslegrave, C. M. (2006). Bodyspace: Anthropometry, Ergonomics and the Design of Work. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
• Vanderheiden, G. C. and Jordan, J. B. (2012). Design for people with functional limitations. In G. Salvendy (Ed.), Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley and Sons, pp. 1409-1441.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 5
Presentation	1	% 15
Project	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 25
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 55
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	12	2	24
Project	1	12	12
Homework Assignments	7	2	14
Midterms	1	6	6
Final	1	6	6
Total Workload			90

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.