| MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ENV4401 | Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HÜSEYİN ÖZDEMİR |
| Course Objectives: | The objective of this course is to discuss the process and techniques for assessing and managing the impacts on and risks to humans and the ecosystem associated with engineered facilities, processes and products. Both biophysical and social impacts are addressed. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Describe the theory and methodology of exposure and risk assessment 2. Define the relationship and association of exposure assessment with health risk assessment 3. Define the implications of exposure type 4. Apply mathematical and statistical models to quantify exposures and risks 5. Perform the sampling and analytical methods for measuring exposure to air, water, soil contaminants 6. Explain risk management and communication 7. Perform toxicity assessment 8. Analyse uncertainty 9. Select exposure measurement methods |
| Introduction to the methods of environmental impact and environmental risk assessment. Analysis of environmental impact using technical and non-technical parameters, environmental impact assessment legislation, impact prediction, strategic impact assessment. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Environmental assessment processes | ||
| 2) | Environmental legislation | ||
| 3) | Techniques for assessing impacts | ||
| 4) | Engineering risk analysis | ||
| 5) | Health risk assessment | ||
| 6) | Risk management and communication | ||
| 7) | Social impact assessment / Midterm exam | ||
| 8) | Environmetal management systems | ||
| 9) | Process of considering alternative methods for preventing and controlling impacts | ||
| 10) | Toxicity assessment | ||
| 11) | Uncertainty analysis | ||
| 12) | Exposure measurement methods / Midterm exam | ||
| 13) | Exposure assessment strategies | ||
| 14) | Examples of exposure and risk assessments | ||
| Course Notes: | 1) Handouts and reading material will be given weekly. |
| References: | 1) Dennis J. Paustenbach. 2002. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: Theory and Practice (1st edition). Wiley-Interscience. ISBN-10: 0471147478. 2) http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov 3) http://www.epa.gov |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | % 0 |
| Application | 0 | % 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | % 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | % 0 |
| Quizzes | 6 | % 25 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | % 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | % 0 |
| Project | 0 | % 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | % 0 |
| Midterms | 2 | % 35 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quizzes | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 114 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |