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Master's of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems with Thesis

STG534

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND PESTICIDE USE IN AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Course Code
STG534
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. To understand the importance of occupational health and safety in agriculture,
  2. Gain knowledge about risks and dangers of pesticide use and the precautions to be taken in agricultural activities,
  3. Gain knowledge about the importance of chemical contamination that may occur on the pesticide operator when occupational health and safety measures are not followed,
  4. Know the relevant legislation, has information about the institutions and organizations working in this field
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionHaving information about the basics of occupational health and safety in agriculture, possible risks and dangers of pesticides used during agricultural production, occupational health and safety precautions to be considered during pesticide application, the effects of pesticide on the operator, contamination of chemicals on the pesticide operator.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1 Fundamentals of occupational health and safety in agriculture
2nd Week 2 National and international organizations related to occupational health and safety in agriculture and their duties
3rd Week 3 Chemical and physical factors in occupational health and safety, personal protectors
4th Week 4 Classification of pesticides
5th Week 5 Placing on the market and storage of pesticides
6th Week 6 The risks and dangers of pesticide application in agricultural production and protective measures to be taken
7th Week 7 Selection and use of personal protective equipment in pesticide studies
8th Week 8 Case Study
9th Week 9 Midterm Exam
10th Week 10 Exposure routes and effects on health
11th Week 11 Biomonitoring (Residue detection and evaluation in pesticide operator)
12th Week 12 International regulations on pesticide use
13th Week 13 First aid in pesticide poisoning
14th Week 14 Paper presentation
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingThe materials to be used for the course will be provided by the instructor.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Face to Face
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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