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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
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 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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.