Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Industrial Engineering (English 30%) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to teach students the principles of work study and work design, enabling them to analyze, improve, and standardize processes by applying techniques in this field. Students will learn to optimize work processes and enhance system safety using problem-solving tools and time study methods, while also developing the ability to devise practical solutions that increase efficiency. Additionally, the course supports students in planning, implementing, and effectively presenting the outcomes of work study projects.
Course Content
This course teaches industrial engineering students the principles of work study and work design. Students learn and apply techniques for analyzing, improving, and enhancing the efficiency of work processes. The course content covers work analysis methods and problem-solving tools, operational analysis and work design principles, time studies, performance evaluation, and the use of standard data. Additionally, topics such as learning curves, predetermined time systems, and work sampling are addressed. Key components of the course also include designing efficient work environments within the framework of safety and ergonomics, tracking standards, evaluating process efficiency, and developing skills in project implementation and reporting.
Required Resources
1-Lecture Notes
2-Frievalds, A., Niebel, B.W., Niebel’s Methods, Standards and Work Design, McGraw Hill, 13th Edition.
Recommended Resources
1-Work Systems: Pearson New International Edition: The Methods, Measurement & Management of Work, Mikell P. Groover, 2014
2- Motion and Time Study: Design and Measurement of Work, 7th Edition, Ralph M. Barnes.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Recognizes and explains the fundamental concepts of work study and work design.
- Understands problem-solving tools and applies them to work processes.
- Conducts operational analysis and identifies opportunities for process improvement.
- Develops design proposals for manual and mechanized tasks using work design principles.
- Understands and applies fundamental principles related to workplace organization and system safety.
- Applies time study and performance rating techniques.
- Integrates learning curves, standard data, and formulas into work analysis.
- Utilizes predetermined time systems and work sampling methods.
- Analyzes process efficiency through the tracking and use of standards.
- Effectively communicates work study results through project presentations.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Assignment | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Work Study | Frievalds and Niebel: Chapter 1: Methods, Standards, and Work Design: Introduction |
| 2 | Problem Solving Tools | Frievalds and Niebel: Chapter 2: Problem-Solving Tools |
| 3 | Operations Analysis | Frievalds and Niebel: Chapter 3: Operation Analysis |
| 4 | Job Design (I) - Method | Frievalds and Niebel: Chapter 4: Manual Work Design |
| 5 | Job Design (II) - Reliability | Frievalds and Niebel: Chapter 5: Workplace, Equipment, and Tool Design |
| 6 | Workplace and System Security - Risk Analysis | Frievalds and Niebel: Chapter 8: Workplace and Systems Safety |
| 7 | Application of Recommended Methods | Frievalds and Niebel: Chapter 9: Proposed Method Implementation |
| 8 | Midterm | Lecture Notes. Frievalds and Niebel: Chapters 1-5, 8-9. |
| 9 | Work Measurement: Time Study and Performance Rating | Frievalds and Niebel: Chapter 10: Time Study Chapter 11: Performance Rating and Allowances |
| 10 | Learning Curve, Standart Data and Formulas | Frievalds and Niebel: Chapter 12: Standard Data and Formulas. Section 18.2: The Learning Curve. |
| 11 | Predetermined Time Systems | Frievalds and Niebel: Chapter 13: Predetermined Time Systems |
| 12 | Work Sampling | Frievalds and Niebel: Chapter 14: Work Sampling |
| 13 | Standards Follow-Up and Uses | Frievalds and Niebel: Chapter 16: Standards Follow-Up and Uses |
| 14 | Project Presentations | - |
| 15 | Project Presentations | - |
| 16 | Finals. | Lecture Notes. Frievalds and Niebel: Chapters 1-5, 8-9. 10,12,13,14,16, 18.2 |