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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1ARCH553ENVIRONMENTAL ERGONOMICS3+0+03720.09.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Doctorate's Degree
Department / Program ARCHITECTURE
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The course aims to develop students’ ability to analyze, evaluate, and optimize environmental conditions in workplaces to enhance both compliance and human well-being.
Course Content This course provides an in-depth exploration of how environmental factors
such as climate, sound, and lighting influence worker comfort, performance,
and well-being. Students will gain practical and theoretical knowledge of
auditory perception, vibration-related comfort, thermal comfort, thermal
stress, vision, and lighting. The course emphasizes workplace assessment
techniques and compliance with regulations and standards, preparing
students to design solutions that optimize environmental conditions for
improved ergonomic outcomes
Course Methods and Techniques Learners will be provided with as much opportunities of hands-on practice as possible with the aim of striking a balance between learner-centeredness and sufficient guidance. Various forms of interaction (i.e. pair work and group work) will also be encouraged to cater for learners with different learning styles. Additionally, individuals will be expected to produce both in-class writings and homework assignments in addition to the reading tasks, which will encourage them to reflect and think critically. Technology will also be incorporated into the classroom procedures in order to create a better learning environment
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. MEVRA TEMEL CICEK https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/mevra.temelcicek mevra.temelcicek@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources PARSONS, K. C. 2003. Human thermal environments. Taylor & Francis.

Course Category
Engineering %25
Engineering Design %50
Field %25

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 13 % 20
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 50
Ödev 10 % 20
Sunum/Seminer 4 % 10
Total
28
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 14 3 42
Ara Teslim ve Jüri 2 5 10
Kritik 13 2 26
Ev Ödevi 10 2 20
Sunum için Hazırlık 4 1 4
Sunum 4 1 4
Proje 1 20 20
Araştırma 5 7 35
Stüdyo Çalışması 14 2 28
Yüz Yüze Ders 15 1 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7 204

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Apply measurement techniques to assess environmental factors in workplace ergonomics.
2 Analyze the effects of climate, sound, and lighting on worker performance using ergonomic principles.
3 Evaluate workplace conditions against established standards and propose practical recommendations for improvement.
4 Design interventions that optimize worker performance and comfort by addressing environmental factors.
5 Integrate knowledge of auditory, thermal, and visual ergonomics to address real-world workplace challenges.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Lecture: Introduction
2 Lecture: Climate lecture Activity: Project work
3 Lecture: Sound lecture Activity: Project work
4 Lecture: Lighting lecture Activity: Project work
5 Lecture: Comfort Survey Activity: Project work
6 Lecture: Ethic committee application Activity: Project work
7 BREAK
8 Lecture: Data collection Activity: Project work
9 Lecture: Data analyzing Activity: Project work
10 Lecture: Academic writing Activity: Project work
11 Lecture: Academic poster Activity: Project work
12 Lecture: - Activity: Project work
13 Lecture: - Activity: Project work
14 Lecture: - Activity: Project work last revision
15 Lecture: - Activity: Submission and poster presentation

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 5 5
C1 5 5 5 5
C2 5 5 5 5 5
C3 5 5 5 5 5 5
C4 5 5 5 5
C5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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