TGT2011 Environmental HealthBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY
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
Fall
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 prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media
2) To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics.
3) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works.
4) To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications.
5) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices.
6) To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings.
7) To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns.
8) To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices.
9) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes.
10) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool.
11) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations.
12) To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications.
13) To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices.
14) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations.