İÇT205 Human Effects on DesignIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Product DesignGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Product Design
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: İÇT205
Course Name: Human Effects on Design
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 3
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Common Pool
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. GÜLİZ MUĞAN
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. SEVİLAY ERK ATALAY
Prof. Dr. GÜLİZ MUĞAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Systematic regulation of human actions; It aims to give the principles of creating the object / the artificial environment to be designed in the most prone way to human psychology.
Course Content: It is a general introduction lesson about ergonomics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Systematic regulation of human actions; It provides the principles of creating the artificial environment to be designed / designed in the most prone way to human physiology.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction none
2) Introduction to ergonomics none
3) Human diversity, ergonomics and anthropometry Homework; It is expected that the text for the next course will be read and analyzed.
4) Definitions, principles and standards about ergonomics and anthropometry Homework; It is expected that the text for the next course will be read and analyzed.
5) Human Diversity and Actions: Principles of Anthropometry Standing, sitting, single actions for the body, hand / foot Homework; It is expected that the text for the next course will be read and analyzed.
6) Working areas and its relation to ergonomics: Arrangement of workplace from an anthropometric point of view Homework; It is expected that the text for the next course will be read and analyzed.
7) Working areas and its relation to ergonomics: Physiological workplace arrangement Air Conditioning Homework; It is expected that the text for the next course will be read and analyzed.
8) Midtearm exam none
9) Working areas and its relation to ergonomics: Physiological workplace arrangement Sound and noise , Lighting Homework; It is expected that the text for the next course will be read and analyzed.
10) Working areas and their relationship with ergonomics: Physiological workplace arrangement Vibration and Harmful substances Homework; It is expected that the text for the next course will be read and analyzed.
11) The kitchen and its relationship with ergonomics Homework; It is expected that the text for the next course will be read and analyzed.
12) Bathroom and its relationship with ergonomics Homework; It is expected that the text for the next course will be read and analyzed.
13) The living and dining room and its relation to ergonomics Homework; It is expected that the text for the next course will be read and analyzed.
14) The bedroom and other living spaces and its relationship with ergonomics Homework; It is expected that the text for the next course will be read and analyzed.
15) Public spaces and ergonomics relationship - Urban-scale ergonomics Homework; It is expected that the text for the next course will be read and analyzed.
16) Final Exam none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Bridger, R. S. (1995). Introduction to Ergonomics. Singapore: McGraw-Hill
Pheasant, S. (1998). Bodyspace: Anthropometry, Ergonomics and Design. London: Taylor and Francis.
References: Bridger, R. S. (1995). Introduction to Ergonomics. Singapore: McGraw-Hill
Pheasant, S. (1998). Bodyspace: Anthropometry, Ergonomics and Design. London: Taylor and Francis.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) Ability to think creatively and innovatively in industrial design discipline.
2) Ability to master professional material and production technologies and follow up developments and to effectively apply acquired knowledge in the projects
3) Ability to reflect cultural values to professional approaches
4) Ability to reach to original design solutions through critical approach to complex design problems and also foresee potential user needs.
5) Having the knowledge and ability to effectively use two and three dimensional design tools and technologies in industrial design
6) Ability to participate in teamwork in companies and to effectively participate in industrial design project management
7) Ability to have professional and ethical sense of responsibility
8) To work independently, to take responsiblity and to develop designerly sensitivities towards global problems

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Ability to think creatively and innovatively in industrial design discipline.
2) Ability to master professional material and production technologies and follow up developments and to effectively apply acquired knowledge in the projects
3) Ability to reflect cultural values to professional approaches
4) Ability to reach to original design solutions through critical approach to complex design problems and also foresee potential user needs.
5) Having the knowledge and ability to effectively use two and three dimensional design tools and technologies in industrial design
6) Ability to participate in teamwork in companies and to effectively participate in industrial design project management
7) Ability to have professional and ethical sense of responsibility
8) To work independently, to take responsiblity and to develop designerly sensitivities towards global problems

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Individual study and homework
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 4 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 1 2 2
Study Hours Out of Class 2 40 80
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 86