| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree Without Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Demonstrates the ability to explain and discuss the fundamental concepts and principles of occupational health and safety.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety processes and practices.
- Explains and evaluates the significance of occupational health and safety in ensuring safe and sustainable work environments.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | This graduate-level course provides a comprehensive examination of the fundamental concepts, theoretical approaches, and practical applications of occupational health and safety (OHS). The course covers the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases, risk assessment methods, occupational health and safety management systems, employee safety, ergonomics, emergency management, occupational hygiene, legal regulations, and national and international standards. Students develop the ability to identify and analyze workplace risks and design strategies for improving safe working conditions. The course emphasizes the strategic importance of occupational health and safety in creating sustainable work environments and developing a strong safety culture. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction and General Overview |
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2nd Week |
Fundamental Concepts and Historical Development of Occupational Health and Safety |
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3rd Week |
Duties, Authorities, and Responsibilities of Occupational Safety Specialists |
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4th Week |
Duties, Authorities, and Responsibilities of Occupational Physicians |
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5th Week |
Concepts of Risk, Hazard, and Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention |
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6th Week |
Concepts of Risk, Hazard, and Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention |
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7th Week |
Evaluation of Occupational Accidents |
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8th Week |
Midterm Examination |
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9th Week |
Evaluation of Occupational Diseases |
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10th Week |
Occupational Health and Safety in the Construction Sector |
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11th Week |
Occupational Health and Safety Practices in the Workplace |
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12th Week |
Biological and Chemical Risk Factors |
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13th Week |
Physical and Psychosocial Risk Factors |
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14th Week |
Occupational Health and Safety Organization and Management Systems in Workplaces |
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15th Week |
Review of the Semester Topics |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Goetsch, D. L. (2015). Occupational safety and health. Pearson. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
50 |
| Project |
1 |
50 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
100 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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0 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
10 |
140 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Course hours |
13 |
3 |
39 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
8 |
3 |
24 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
1 |
40 |
40 |
| Total Work Load | 287 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 9.56 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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