Master Of Occupational Health And Safety With Thesis (Interdisciplinary)
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master Of Occupational Health And Safety With Thesis (Interdisciplinary)
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Master Of Occupational Health And Safety With Thesis (Interdisciplinary)
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81311122 | Ergonomics | 1 | Spring | 2 | 3+0+0 | 7,5 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Murat DARÇIN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Murat DARÇIN | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
Introduction to Ergonomics, Musculo-Skeletal System/ Anthropometry/ Calculation of Energy Consumption and Resting Times/ Risks of Physical Ergonomics and Workstation Design/ Ergonomics of Human-Machine Systems/ Occupational Health and Safety/ Application Examples of Ergonomics and HMD Program Implementation
Objectives of the Course
Introduction to Ergonomics, Musculo-Skeletal System/ Anthropometry/ Calculation of Energy Consumption and Resting Times/ Risks of Physical Ergonomics and Workstation Design/ Ergonomics of Human-Machine Systems/ Occupational Health and Safety/ Application Examples of Ergonomics and HMD Program Implementation
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Has up-to-date knowledge about workplace environmental factors, working conditions, and principles of protection; can develop and deepen this knowledge. | 4 |
| P2 | Understands, interprets, and evaluates interdisciplinary interactions in Occupational Health and Safety. | 4 |
| P3 | Is knowledgeable about models used in the field of Occupational Health and Safety and is proficient in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs related to occupational health and safety issues. | 4 |
| P4 | Has knowledge of research methods and statistical techniques used in Occupational Health and Safety research. | 5 |
| P5 | Applies theoretical and practical knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety. | 5 |
| P6 | Identifies health and safety issues of workers using appropriate methods and tools based on the knowledge and skills acquired in Occupational Health and Safety; develops policies and strategies and proposes solutions accordingly. | 4 |
| P7 | Plans, conducts, analyzes, and reports research on Occupational Health and Safety topics. | 3 |
| P8 | Participates in teamwork and shares information in identifying and solving problems related to Occupational Health and Safety. | 4 |
| P9 | Evaluates international developments in Occupational Health and Safety by considering the conditions of the country. | 4 |
| P10 | Acts in accordance with scientific and professional ethical principles in work conducted in the field of Occupational Health and Safety, as well as in all types of academic work. | 4 |
| P11 | Conducts research, presents, and publishes on priority topics in Occupational Health and Safety. | 4 |
| P12 | Contributes to the development of national and international policies related to Occupational Health and Safety. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.1.3 | 1,5 | |
| O2 | P.2.3 | 1,5 | |
| O3 | P.6.3 | 1,5,7 | |
| O4 | P.5.3 | 1,5 | |
| O5 | P.12.3 | 1,5,7 | |
| O6 | P.9.3 | 1,5,7 | |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Ergonomics |
| 2 | Relationship Between Human Factors and Ergonomics |
| 3 | Effects on the Musculoskeletal System |
| 4 | Workstation Design and Ergonomics |
| 5 | Workload and Physical Ergonomics |
| 6 | Anthropometry and Ergonomic Design |
| 7 | Cognitive Factors in Ergonomics |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Ergonomic Evaluation Methods |
| 10 | Ergonomics and Work Safety |
| 11 | Ergonomic Design and Product Development |
| 12 | Ergonomic Interventions and Improvement Strategies |
| 13 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Ergonomics |
| 14 | International Ergonomics Standards and Practices |
| 15 | Final Project Presentations and Evaluation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | (4) Ergonomics, Fatih C. Babalık, 2018 |
| (4) Ergonomics, Fatih C. Babalık, 2018 | |
| (4) Ergonomics, Fatih C. Babalık, 2018 | |
| (4) Ergonomics, Fatih C. Babalık, 2018 | |
| Occupational Health and Safety |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 70 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 3 | 30 | 90 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 225 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,50 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P5 | P6 | P9 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Ergonominin temel kavramlarını, tarihçesini, biyomekanik prensiplerini ve ergonomi ile ilgili standartları tanımlayabilir. | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| O2 | Ergonominin iş yerlerindeki uygulamalarını ve insan-fiziksel çevre etkileşimlerini kavrayıp, ergonomik tasarım ilkelerini anlar. | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| O3 | Çalışma ortamlarında karşılaşılan ergonomik problemleri analiz ederek, bu problemlerin performans ve sağlık üzerindeki etkilerini değerlendirebilir. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| O4 | İş yerlerinde ergonomik analiz yöntemlerini kullanarak risk faktörlerini belirleyip ergonomik iyileştirmeler önerebilir. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| O5 | Mevcut ergonomik uygulamaları değerlendirip, bu uygulamaların etkinliğini gözden geçirerek iyileştirme önerileri sunabilir. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| O6 | Ergonomik tasarım prensiplerini kullanarak iş yeri düzenlemeleri veya yeni ürünler için yenilikçi ergonomik çözümler geliştirebilir. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |