Information Package

Master's of Occupational Health and Safety without Thesis

ISG511

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY IN CHEMICAL INDSUTRY

Course Code
ISG511
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. He/she describes the chemical agents that adversely affect workers' health.
  2. He/she knows the permissible values of the chemicals in national and international standards.
  3. He/she knows the relevant legislation.
  4. He/she has information about the duties of work safety technician in terms of chemical risks.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to introduce the harmful chemical substances and to teach what measures should be taken for chemical risk factors.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition and classification of hazardous substances
2nd Week Explosive substances
3rd Week Gases
4th Week Inflammable liquids and solids
5th Week Oxidative substances
6th Week Toxicants
7th Week Radioactive /corrosive substances
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Carcinogenic and toxic substances
10th Week Other hazardous substances, Properties of hazardous substances
11th Week Precautions and control methods
12th Week Chosing of material, equipage, protecting equipment
13th Week Legislation about chemical substances
14th Week Legislation about chemical substances
Recommended or Required ReadingMaterials to be used for the course will be provided by the course the lecturers.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 3 20
Presentation of Case Study 1 10
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
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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