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COMPUTER 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
AHZ2007 Workplace Safety 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 AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: To provide students with the knowledge about the dangers and risks that may occur in the work place. And to gain them behavioral skills for protecting themselves against occupational accidents and vocational diseases.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course, student will be able to,
1. Define the importance of occupational health and safety.
2. Identify the principles of protection from fire in working fields.
3. Restate the legal rights of employees.
4. Define ergonomic risc factors.

Course Content

Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety , Occupational Health and Safety basic principles will be taught about the Safety legislation .

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Concept, history and principles of occupational health and safety None
2) Legislation of occupational health and safety None
3) Legal rights and responsibilites of employees None
4) Physical risk factors of the workplace environment None
5) Chemical risk factors of the workplace environment None
6) Biological risk factors of the workplace environment None
7) Ergonomy and ergonomic risk factors of the workplace environment None
8) Psycho-social risk factors of the workplace environment None
9) Risk groups in employees None
10) Risk management and evaluation None
11) Work accidents and protection None
12) Occupational diseases None
13) Personal protective equipments None
14) Health and safety signs None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Temel İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Eğitimi, ed. Ferdi Tanır, Ankara, Akademisyen Kitabevi, 2016.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
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 3 42
Homework Assignments 1 2 2
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 computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 2
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 3
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics. 3
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. 2
7) Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.