| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| INE4107 | Work Safety | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
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| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This course focuses on workplace safety, health, and inspection. Throughout this course students learn what workplace safety is, why it is important and how it affects a business. Common areas of workplace safety are discussed, including office safety, workplace hazards, and other areas. Additionally, students learn preventative measures to help create a safer work environment which will benefit everyone. Other topics covered are mental health issues, workplace violence, health and wellness initiatives. Students also learn the ins and outs of conducting a routine inspection, filing reports, and the importance of creating a workplace safety committee. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Describe workplace safety, health and inspection. II. Define office safety. III. Recognize workplace hazards and safety issues. IV. Describe proper workplace health. V. Define preventative measures. VI. Summarize outdoor workplace safety. VII. Describe company vehicle safety. VIII. Summarize mental health in the workplace. IX. Define corporate health and wellness initiatives. X. Describe routine inspection practices. XI. Summarize accident reporting and investigation. XII. Describe creating a workplace safety committee. |
| 1st Week: An Introduction to Workplace Safety, Health and Inspection 2nd Week: Office Safety 3rd Week: Workplace Hazards 4th Week: Other Workplace Safety Issues 5th Week: Workplace Health 6th Week: Preventative Measures 7th Week: Midterm 8th Week: Outdoor Workplace Safety 9th Week: Company Vehicle Safety 10th Week: Mental Health in the Workplace 11th Week: Corporate Health and Wellness Initiatives 12th Week: Routine Inspection Practices 13th Week: Accident Reporting and Investigation 14th Week: Creating a Workplace Safety Committee |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | An Introduction to Workplace Safety, Health and Inspection | |
| 2) | Office Safety | |
| 3) | Workplace Hazards | |
| 4) | Other Workplace Safety Issues | |
| 5) | Workplace Health | |
| 6) | Preventative Measures | |
| 7) | Outdoor Workplace Safety | |
| 8) | Outdoor Workplace Safety II | |
| 9) | Mental Health in the Workplace | |
| 9) | Company Vehicle Safety | |
| 11) | Corporate Health and Wellness Initiatives | |
| 12) | Routine Inspection Practices | |
| 13) | Accident Reporting and Investigation | |
| 14) | Creating a Workplace Safety Committee |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Textbook: Workplace Safety: A Guide for Small and Midsized Companies [Hardcover]; by Don Hopwood, Steve Thompson 1/E, Wiley, 2006. ISBN-10: 0782136044 | ISBN-13: 978- 0782136043 |
| References: | None |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 43 |
| Midterms | 14 | 34 |
| Final | 2 | 19 |
| Total Workload | 138 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | |
| 2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | |
| 3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | |
| 4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | |
| 5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | |
| 6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | |
| 7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | |
| 8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | |
| 9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. | 3 |