ERG652 - ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS ERG652 2nd Semester 3 2 4 7
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Team/Group Work
Drill and Practice
Case Study
 
Instructor (s)Mine Uyanık PhD Prof., Gonca Bumin PhD Prof., Esra Akı PhD Prof.,Gamze Ekici ÇaÄŸlar PhD Prof., ÇiÄŸdem Öksüz PhD Prof., Meral Huri PhD. Assoc. Prof., , Sedef Åžahin, PhD. Assoc. Prof., Gökçen Akyürek PhD. Assoc. Prof., Onur AltuntaÅŸ, PhD , Assoc. Prof., Hatice AbaoÄŸlu PhD , Assoc. Prof.,, Orkun Tahir Aran PhD , Assoc. Prof., 
Course objectiveThis course aims to investigate ergonomic principles and ergonomic analysis methods to increase health and safety and to increase work performance in healthy people and different disability groups.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Describe the role of occupational therapists in preventing injuries in workplaces
  2. Describe job analysis methods
  3. Describe ergonomic arrangement principles in home and workplaces
  4. Describe working capacity assessment methods
Course ContentInvestigation of ergonomic analysis principles
Job analysis methods
Working capacity assessment methods
Literature investigation 
References1. Stein F, Soderback I, Cutler S, Larson B. Occupational Therapy and Ergonomics, Applying Ergonomic Principles to Everyday Occupation in the Home and at Work., Whurr Publishers, 2006.
2. Crepeau, E., Cohn, E., & Schell, B. (2003). Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy, Tenth edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Role of occupational therapists in preventing injuries in workplaces
Week 2Job analysis methods
Week 3Job analysis methods
Week 4Applying ergonomic principles in a home environment
Week 5Case analysis
Week 6Ergonomic analysis within the working environment
Week 7Ergonomic analysis within the working environment
Week 8Ergonomic analysis within the working environment
Week 9Working capacity assessment methods
Week 10Working capacity assessment methods
Week 11Case analysis
Week 12Stress in workplace
Week 13Case analysis
Week 14Literature investigation and presentation
Week 15Literature investigation and presentation
Week 16Final Examination

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application120
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments150
Presentation120
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes150
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 15 4 60
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application15230
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)15460
Presentation / Seminar Preparation5315
Project000
Homework assignment31545
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload5328210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Acquires advanced evidence-based knowledge in occupational therapy, enhancing health and life quality holistically.  X  
2. Understands occupational therapy's approaches, thinks independently in health and rehabilitation, identifies research needs, and develops projects with various methods.   X 
3. Comprehends occupational therapy's dynamic nature, becoming skilled as an educator, manager, and researcher using technology and languages.  X  
4. Adheres to occupational therapy's ethical standards and professional independence.     
5. Engages in interdisciplinary work, supervises students in clinical settings, and manages roles within occupational therapy.     
6. Develops services to meet community needs while adhering to lifelong learning and teaching principles.   X 
7. Critically evaluates knowledge on rehabilitation models, enhances collaboration across disciplines, and promotes the profession.   X 
8. Develops policies supporting societal participation of marginalized groups like street children, immigrants, and the homeless.     
9. Analyzes the impact of social, cultural, and economic factors on societal participation and organizes health-improving educational activities.   X 
10. Gains deep knowledge of occupational therapy's dimensions, critically assesses field information, and proposes creative solutions.   X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest