ARCHITECTURE
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 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 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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.