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
INE4107	Work Safety	Spring	3	0	3	6

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :
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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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.