DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ULT455	DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORT	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:	This course aims to gain knowledge and skills about the importance and characteristics of dangerous goods transportation, risks and precautions encountered in transportation and storage.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as Types of dangerous goods, occasions encountered in the storage and transportation of dangerous goods and application examples about the measures to be taken.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the dangerous goods.
Define the signs of dangerous goods transportation.
Examine the legislation of transportation of dangerous goods.
Define the measures to be taken for the transportation of these substances.
Decide what to do in case of emergency.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Definitions and Basic Concepts in Transportation of Dangerous Goods	Lecture & Question and Answer
2	Reading	Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Educating Individuals	Lecture & Question and Answer
3	Reading	Security Responsibilities of Parties	Lecture & Question and Answer
4	Reading	Exceptions and Reserve Exception Rules	Lecture & Question and Answer
5	Reading	Temporary Precautions and Case Studies Regarding Protection Measures	Lecture & Question and Answer
6	Reading	Audit of Compliance with Security Conditions, Necessary Notifications and Transportation Limitations Dedicated by Authorised Bodies	Lecture & Question and Answer
7	Reading	Regulations Regarding Packaging and Tanks	Lecture & Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Providing Security Conditions, Classifying Dangerous Goods and Transportation Based on Classes and Security Conditions in Storage	Lecture & Question and Answer
10	Reading	Delivery Procedures and Marking Rules	Lecture & Question and Answer
11	Reading	Structural Imperatives Regarding Packaging and Tanks and Tests	Lecture & Question and Answer
12	Reading	Transportation, Loading, Unloading and Handling Conditions and Rules to Obey	Lecture & Question and Answer
13	Reading	Production of Vehicles and Equipments and Approving Time, Determining Relevant Conditions	Lecture & Question and Answer
14	Reading	Actions to be Taken on Regulations in the Adaptation Process, Case Studies	Lecture & Question and Answer
15	Reading	General Revision	Lecture & Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
ADR Guide
Dangerous Goods Legislation
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 59th Edition

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	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	7	4	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	3	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	126