Academic Catalog

IE439 TOPICS IN ERGONOMICS

Course Code: 5680439
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Industrial Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. FATMA CANAN ÇÝLÝNGÝR
Offered Semester: Once in several years.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 5680333
The course set above should be completed before taking IE439 TOPICS IN ERGONOMICS.

Course Content

Ergonomical issues of modern industrial society are introduced. Problems of automation, humanization of work environment, shift work, disabled and aged workers in industry are discussed.