Information Package

Master's of Occupational Health and Safety with Thesis

ISG517

EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT AND PRETECTION FROM EXPLOSION

Course Code
ISG517
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. He/she has information about explosive substances.
  2. He/she is able to classify explosive environments.
  3. He/she knows how to avoid explosion.
  4. He/she has knowledge about legislation related to the subject.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionTo gain knowledge about explosive materials and ways to prevent them from explosions.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Types, Properties, Distribution and Manufacturer Firms
2nd Week Evaluation of risk of explosion
3rd Week Technical measures to protect from explosion
4th Week Classification of hazardous areas
5th Week Explosive area measurements
6th Week Organizational measures to protect against explosion
7th Week Rules to be followed in power tools
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Areas where explosive atmospheres may occur
10th Week Documentation content and protection for explosion protection
11th Week Coordination duties
12th Week Minimum safety distances
13th Week Legislation in Turkey
14th Week Legislation in Turkey
Recommended or Required ReadingEuropean Commission Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Unit D.4, ?Non-binding guide to good practice for implementing Directive 1999/92/EC ?ATEX? (explosive atmospheres)?, (April 2003)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 2 15
Quiz 3 20
Project 1 10
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 60 60
Project 1 60 60
Total Work Load298
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.93
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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