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Program of Occupational Health and Safety

OHS203

DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Course Code
OHS203
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows the definitions and concepts related to disaster and emergency
  2. Explains the types of disasters and the precautions to be taken in disasters
  3. Knows the planning activities and precautions to be taken for emergencies that may occur in businesses
  4. Gains knowledge of risk, crisis and crime scene management
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionDisaster and Emergency Management Organization
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, the Concepts of Disasters and Emergencies, and Related Definitions
2nd Week Factors Influencing the Occurrence of Disasters and the Classification of Disasters
3rd Week Turkey?s Disaster Classification System and Disaster Planning
4th Week Differences and Characteristics Between Emergencies and Disasters; Principles and Elements of Emergency Management
5th Week Authorities and Responsibilities of Stakeholders in Disaster Management
6th Week Disaster and Safety Culture; Regulations Regarding Workplace Emergencies
7th Week Damages Resulting from Disasters and Emergencies; Effects of Disasters on the Environment (Land and Water Resources)
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Workplace Emergency Action Plans
10th Week Earthquakes and Fires
11th Week Floods and Landslides
12th Week Chemical Accidents, Workplace Accidents
13th Week Safety During Disasters
14th Week Disaster Psychology
Recommended or Required ReadingPresidency for Disaster and Emergency Management. (2014). An Annotated Dictionary of Disaster Management Terms. AFAD Publications.
Dölek, İ. (2024). Disasters and Disaster Management, Pegem Publications, Ankara
Dölek, İ. (2024). Learning to Live with Disasters, Pegem Publications, Ankara
Özdikmen, T. (2017). Emergency Management, Seçkin Publications, Ankara
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 14 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 6 4 24
Performance Practice 14 2 28
Total Work Load115
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.83
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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