ID242 ERGONOMICS
| Course Code: | 1250242 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Industrial Design |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Res.Dr. MERT KULAKSIZ |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will:
- develop awareness of ergonomics and human factors fundamentals by exploring physical, cognitive, and sensory aspects of user-product interaction.
- understand fundamental principles of usability, product safety, and inclusive design concerning ergonomics.
- gain knowledge of user experience (UX) dimensions and their role in user-product interaction.
- comprehend key user interface (UI) design aspects, including control types, feedback mechanisms, and interaction principles.
- explore user research methods to analyze user-product interaction and collect insights to inform early phases of the design process.
Course Content
Aims to develop awareness in product safety and usability. Study of the relationships between the user and the product. The human body and its physical functions. Anthropometry in equipment design. Practical aspects of equipment layout, instrumental displays and controls.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- use anthropometric data and ergonomics principles for design and evaluation purposes
- identify the required ergonomics information for different stages of the design process
- communicate ergonomics concepts using correct specialist terminology
- consult user research methods to evaluate usability, product safety, and user experience during the design process.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Creative problem definition, developing solution-oriented ideas, critical thinking and creating solution proposals by synthesizing the knowledge gained | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Planning, managing and conducting the design process | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Planning and carrying out design-oriented research and transferring the results to the design process | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Thinking with basic design and visual organization elements and principles and being able to apply ideas in two and three dimensions | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Identifying the user's needs, predicting their expectations and integrating them into the design process | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Ability to work individually and to conduct team-work | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Understanding the relationship of the Industrial Design field with different disciplines and being able to carry out interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Ability to communicate in international mediums using a foreign language and follow the professional agenda | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Developing an independent, lifelong learning approach by being aware of the ever-changing contexts of design | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Being aware of the socio-cultural, socio-economic and environmental context in design and considering the benefit of society and the environment | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Ability to interpret the issues related to art and culture affecting the historical development of industrial design on the local and global scale | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Having knowledge about business models, ethical principles, and laws and regulations that should be followed in professional practice | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Knowing the materials and production technology within the scope of Industrial Design and using them in the design process | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Having command of technological developments in the field of industrial design, being able to use the necessary technological tools | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Being able to present design ideas and solutions with relevant communication tools and methods | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution