ISG501 Safety EngineeringIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Occupational Health and Safety with thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Occupational Health and Safety with thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: ISG501
Course Name: Safety Engineering
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 10
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi IŞILAY BİLGİÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TANER KARASOY
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To examine the development of the concept of occupational safety from the past to the present and to create different approaches to occupational safety by looking at it from an engineering point.
Course Content: It includes analysis of risks and hazards, risk assessment, classification and modeling of occupational accidents, engineering accidents.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Will have an idea about the concepts of danger and risk.
2) Will have information about Risk Assessment Methods.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) The concept of Safety Culture will be assimilated.
2) Will have detailed information about Occupational Accidents and prevention systems.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Occupational safety concept -
2) Historical Development of Occupational Health and Safety -
3) Risk and Hazard Analysis -
4) Risk Assessment Methodologies -
5) Risk Assessment Methodologies -
6) Hazard Classification -
7) Safety Culture -
8) Definition of Accident and Work Accident -
9) Classification of Work Accidents -
10) Modeling of Work Accidents -
11) Factors Composing Work Accident -
12) OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System -
13) Major Industrial Accidents -
14) Emergency Planning -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Yiğit A., 2015. İş Güvenliği, Alfa Aktüel.
References: Yiğit A., 2015. İş Güvenliği, Alfa Aktüel.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To have comprehensive and up-to-date information on workplace environmental factors, working conditions and protection principles.
2) To know the legislation on occupational health and safety and to follow the current developments
3) Knowledge of risk analysis
4) To have information about research methods on Occupational Health and Safety and statistical methods used in research
5) To have the ability to identify the health and safety problems of employees in many sectors, to produce solutions, to develop, implement and evaluate programs by using methods and tools appropriate to the knowledge and skills gained in the field.
6) Recognizes and knows personal protective equipment used in occupational health and safety.
7) Understands common rules in different fields of Occupational Health and Safety, participates in teamwork in identifying and solving problems related to Occupational Health and Safety, and shares information.
8) Conducts research, presentation and reporting on the main issues related to Occupational Health and Safety.
9) Acts in accordance with scientific and professional ethical principles in its studies in the field of Occupational Health and Safety and in all academic studies.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have comprehensive and up-to-date information on workplace environmental factors, working conditions and protection principles.
2) To know the legislation on occupational health and safety and to follow the current developments
3) Knowledge of risk analysis
4) To have information about research methods on Occupational Health and Safety and statistical methods used in research
5) To have the ability to identify the health and safety problems of employees in many sectors, to produce solutions, to develop, implement and evaluate programs by using methods and tools appropriate to the knowledge and skills gained in the field.
6) Recognizes and knows personal protective equipment used in occupational health and safety.
7) Understands common rules in different fields of Occupational Health and Safety, participates in teamwork in identifying and solving problems related to Occupational Health and Safety, and shares information.
8) Conducts research, presentation and reporting on the main issues related to Occupational Health and Safety.
9) Acts in accordance with scientific and professional ethical principles in its studies in the field of Occupational Health and Safety and in all academic studies.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 44