DANGEROUS CHEMICAL AND RESPONSE METHODS OF AIRPORTS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GMY422	DANGEROUS CHEMICAL AND RESPONSE METHODS OF AIRPORTS	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. HANDE ULUSOY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide the students with the basic concepts related to aviation security, national regulations related to aviation security, plans and programs related to airport security, basic information about the chemistry of dangerous substances, safe handling during transportation and environmental rules.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Description of Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Substance Chemistry Toxicology Classification of dangerous substances, International and National Regulations, Hazardous Materials Documents, Proper Packaging and Marking Requirements, Handling and Stacking Rules Before and After Loading Rules for Handling Equipment limitation of quantities of substances and exemptions of quantities; prohibitions and measures related to mixed loading; Rules, preparation of safety plans for the transport of dangerous goods, Hazardous Material Emergency Actions / Rules for intervening infiltrations, Hazardous Material Disposal / Hazardous materials decomposition rules, Causes of accidents caused by hazardous materials, types and reporting of accidents.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Classify dangerous substances according to chemistry by defining dangerous substances.
Define the appropriate documents according to the classes of hazardous substances
Explain packing and marking of dangerous substances.
Define packing and marking of dangerous substances

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Internet research	Definition of Hazardous Substances	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Internet research	Hazardous Substance Chemistry Toxicology Classification of dangerous substances	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Internet research	International and National Regulations	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Internet research	Dangerous Goods Documents	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Internet research	Proper Packaging and Marking Requirements	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Internet research	Handling and stacking rules before and after loading cleaning rules Requirements for transport equipment	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Internet research	Limitations on shipment method and transmission Limits on quantity transported and quantity exemptions Prohibitions and measures on mixed loading	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Internet research	Traffic legislation and restrictions related to transport of dangerous goods	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	Internet research	Transportation of dangerous goods according to transport modes (Road, Sea, Air, Rail)	Lecture, Question and Answer
11	Internet research	Rules for transporting passengers	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Internet research	Preparation of safety plans for the handling of dangerous goods	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Internet research	Hazardous Materials Emergency Actions / Rules for Intervention to Leaks	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Internet research	Hazardous Ingredients / Hazardous Materials Separation Rules	Lecture, Question and Answer
15	Internet research	Types of accidents caused by hazardous materials, types and reporting of accidents Procedures and principles of preparation of annual reports to be prepared for enterprises	Lecture, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Transportation of hazardous materials, Office of Technology Assessment, Washington DC: US Government Printing Office, July 1986
Environmental and health & safety management, Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff, Madelyn Graffia, William Andrew Inc., 1995
Transportation of hazardous materials: a guide to compliance, Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff, Noyes Pub., 1994.
Görçün, Ö. Tehlikeli Madde Lojistiği ve İş Güvenliği, 2010

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	Interpret basic concepts, fields of study, theories and approaches in media.	0
2	Describe current information in the field by relating them with communication theories.	0
3	Explain basic concepts regarding communication sciences.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events, political, cultural and economic developments by using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field within a critical context.	0
2	Associate knowledge and facts in the field with Law, Sociology, Advertisement, Cinema and Economy.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify new strategy and methods for the technical infrastructure and content of the types of television news and programs.	0
2	Assemble theoretical knowledge gained in the field to the technology in present day.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create creative contents in the field.	0
2	Interpret theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create TV Programs for several audiences by sharing the knowledge and experiences on it.	0
2	Perform as a leader or a team member in teamwork from the news production to presentation stage by fulfilling assigned tasks.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify basic knowledge regarding the production stages of media and technical infrastructure and creative approaches.	0
2	Research for developments, changes and innovations in the field by taking the lifelong learning as a principle.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create new ideas and new products in collaboration with the stakeholders in the field of programming and journalism.	0
2	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with the awareness of social responsibility following the national and international cases.	0
3	Explain written, verbal and visual studies in the field by following the agenda.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills gained in the field by taking legal, social and ethical responsibilities into consideration.		1
2	Show skills as in using camera, editorial process control, team leadership and producing creative content that are features of a professional.	0

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	2	26
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	1	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	122