Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
ISG404 |
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Course; Able to think analytically and take responsibility for carrying out all necessary practices and activities in the field of Occupational Health and Safety in line with the determined quality criteria, to be aware of their environment, country and the world by improving themselves socially, to establish constructive and correct communication with their environment by acquiring effective communication skills, to be able to communicate constructively and accurately with their environment throughout life. To raise individuals who have gained the competence to learn how to learn by truly grasping the vision of learning. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Occupational Health and Safety Course; It includes general definitions and practices in the field of occupational health and safety, as well as occupational health and issues that may be encountered in professional practice. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Understands the principles of occupational health and safety. |
Understands the principles of occupational health and safety.
Explains the historical development of occupational health and safety.
Understands the OHS culture. It criticizes the occupational health and safety culture within individuals, groups and society.
Analyzes risk factors in work environments and explains precautions |
Understands the OHS culture. It criticizes the occupational health and safety culture within individuals, groups and society. |
Analyzes risk factors in work environments and explains precautions |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Literature review |
INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Lecture |
2 |
Literature review |
SAFETY CULTURE |
Lecture |
3 |
Literature review |
jHS HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND TERMS |
Lecture |
4 |
Literature review |
LABOR LAW NO. 4857 |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
5 |
Literature review |
jSH LAW NO. 6331 |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
6 |
Literature review |
PHYSICAL RISK FACTORS |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
7 |
Literature review |
CHEMICAL RISK FACTORS |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Literature review |
BIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL RISK FACTORS |
Lecture |
10 |
Literature review |
HEALTH AND SAFETY SIGNS |
Lecture |
11 |
Literature review |
NOISE AND NOISE PROTECTION METHODS |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
12 |
Literature review |
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
13 |
Literature review |
FIRE and FIRE PROTECTION |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
14 |
Literature review |
ERGONOMICS |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
15 |
Literature review |
GENERAL REVIEW - STUDY QUESTIONS |
Lecture, question-answer, discussion method |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Selek, H.S. Occupational Health and Safety, Seçkin Publishing |
Ericson, P. 1996. Practical Guide to Occupational Health and Safety. Elsevier |
Safety and Health at Work. Elsevier Journal |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
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2 |
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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2 |
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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3 |
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
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2 |
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
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2 |
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
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2 |
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
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2 |
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
11 |
3 |
33 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Assignment (Homework) |
11 |
3 |
33 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
3 |
3 |
9 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
44 |
0 |
128 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
128 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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