ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ISM6006 Human Systems Engineering Spring 3 0 3 12
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. FAİK TUNÇ BOZBURA
Course Objectives: This course introduces concepts of Human SystemEngineering, focusing on designing systems that include human components. Human System Integration and Human Factors Engineering are discussed, as well as other human centered design approaches. The role of human data in systems and systems of systems design is explored, and methods to capture and represent human data, including architecture frameworks, are presented. Modeling and analysis of human centered systems is done through hands-on projects.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand the principles and applications of ergonomics and human factors.
- Effectively understand the relevance of ergonomics and human factors in the practice of engineering.
- Apply ergonomics and human factors tools and concepts introduced in class via a service learning project.

Course Content

Topics include principles of the anthropometrics, musculoskeletal system,
bioinstrumentation, biomechanics, psychophysics, work physiology, and engineering safety applied to common problems faced by engineers and industrial health professionals.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to human systems engineering Cases and course notes
2) Concept of ergonomics Cases and course notes
3) Risk Assessment and design Cases and course notes
4) Work Space Design Cases and course notes
5) Static work design Cases and course notes
6) Repetitive task design Cases and course notes
7) Manual Handling Tasks Cases and course notes
8) Physical Work Capacity Cases and course notes
9) Mental Workload Cases and course notes
10) Cognitive ergonomics Cases and course notes
11) Workplace safety Cases and course notes
12) Human Factors in Sustainability Cases and course notes
13) Emerging concepts in human systems engineering Cases and course notes
14) General review Cases and course notes

Sources

Course Notes:  The Human Factor, 1st Edition by Kim Vincente  Introduction to Ergonomics, Third Edition by R.S. Bridger (optional)
References: Haftalık olarak vakalar dağıtılacaktır- Cases will be distributed weekly

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 1 % 30
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 12 6 72
Presentations / Seminar 1 3 3
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 24 24
Paper Submission 1 120 120
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 291

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) - To be able to develop and deepen current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research at the level of expertise based on master's qualifications, and to reach original definitions that will bring innovation to the field.
2) - To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to; Ability to reach original results by using knowledge that requires expertise in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas.
3) -To be able to evaluate and use new knowledge in the field with a systematic approach.
4) - To be able to develop a new idea, method, design and/or application that brings innovation to the field, or to apply a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field, to research, comprehend, design, adapt and apply an original subject.
5) - Ability to critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate new and complex ideas.
6) - Gaining high-level skills in using research methods in studies related to the field.
7) - To be able to critically examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations, and to manage actions to change them when necessary.
8) - To be able to defend their original views in the discussion of the issues in the field with experts and to establish an effective communication showing their competence in the field.
9) - To be able to communicate and discuss at an advanced level in written, oral and visual using a foreign language at least at the C1 General Level of the European Language Portfolio.
10) - To be able to develop new thoughts and methods in the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
11) - To be able to contribute to the process of becoming an information society and maintaining it by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in the field.
12) - To be able to interact functionally by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field.
13) - To be able to contribute to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in issues related to the field and to support the development of these values.
14) - Being able to contribute to the progress in the field by independently carrying out an original work that brings innovations to the field, develops a new idea, method, design and / or application or applies a known idea, method, design and / or application to a different field.
15) - To be able to expand the limits of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific article related to the field in national and/or international refereed journals and/or by producing or interpreting an original work.
16) - Ability to lead in environments that require the resolution of unique and interdisciplinary problems.