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MATHEMATICS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
TGT2011 Environmental Health Spring 2 0 2 3
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İLKAY TURAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: By this lesson, it is aimed that students comprehend the fundamental subjects of environmental health, definition of environmental health and environmental responsibilities.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students passing this lesson successfully;

1- Know the definition of environmental health.
2- Define the events that pollute environment ve health effects.
3- Sort the cancinogenic materials.

Course Content

This lesson contains environmental health, air-soil-water pollution and their health effects.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Concept and Definition of Environmental Health
2) Air Pollution and Health Effects of Air Pollution
3) Water Pollution and Health Effects of Water Pollution
4) Solid Wastes and Health Effects of Solid Wastes
5) Soil Pollution and Health Effects of Soil Pollution
6) Noise Pollution and Health Effects of Noise Pollution
7) Radiation and Health Effects of Radiation
8) Environmental Factors and Cancer
9) Environmental carcinogenic materials
10) Biocides, Pesticides
11) Organochlorine Compounds and Cancer
12) Correlation of Drugs, Cosmetics and Cancer
13) Correlation of Cigarette and Cancer
14) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Weekly distributed by the course lecturer.
References: 1- Topuzoğlu, İ., Çevre Sağlığı ve İş Sağlığı, Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Ankara, 1979.
2- Güler, Ç., Z. Çobanoğlu, Kentleşme ve Çevre Sağlığı, 1994

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Homework Assignments 3 5 15
Quizzes 1 1 1
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics
2) To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods,
3) To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials,
4) To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself, 4
5) To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way,
6) To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
7) To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement,
8) To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense, 4
9) By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere,
10) To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning,
11) To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school,
12) To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively.