OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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