Radiotherapy
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SHS257

Course Name:

Environmental Health

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. DAMLA EKİN YÜZER

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to learn the effect of environment on health, natural and human-induced environmental problems and solutions to these environmental problems.
Course Content:	At the end of this course the student: 1. Recognize the concepts of environment and health. 2. Recognize the factors that cause air, water and soil pollution. 3. Recognize the methods of waste disposal.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Define the basic concept of environmental health.
2) Explain the basic characteristics of water pollution.
3) Understand how to solve problems related to soil and air pollution.
4) Explain noise pollution and the measures that can be taken against this pollution.
5) Explain radiation pollution and the measures that can be taken against this pollution.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Explain the basic concepts of how solid, liquid and medical wastes can be stored and recycled.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview of the course and course content Introduction to Environmental Health	Environmental Health (Environment and Ecology Links) Book
2)	Fundamentals of environmental health	Environmental Health (Environment and Ecology Links) Book
3)	Air Pollution	Environmental Health (Environment and Ecology Links) Book
4)	Water Pollution	Environmental Health (Environment and Ecology Links) Book
5)	Soil and Nutrient Pollution	Environmental Health (Environment and Ecology Links) Book
6)	Soil and Nutrient Pollution (Continued)	Environmental Health (Environment and Ecology Links) Book
7)	Bioremediation	Environmental Health (Environment and Ecology Links) Book
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Noise Pollution	Environmental Health (Environment and Ecology Links) Book
10)	Radiation Pollution	Environmental Health (Environment and Ecology Links) Book
11)	Solid Waste Storage and Recycling	Environmental Health for Health Sciences
12)	Liquid Waste and Storage	Environmental Health for Health Sciences
13)	Medical Waste and Disposal Methods	Environmental Health for Health Sciences
14)	General Review	Environmental Health (Environment and Ecology Links) Book Environmental Health for Health Sciences
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Derse ait Powerpoint sunumları
References:	Çevre Sağlığı (Çevre ve Ekoloji Bağlantılarıyla). Çağatay Güler. Palme Yayınevi. ISBN No: 9786054445219. Sağlık Bilimleri İçin Çevre Sağlığı. 2022. Editör: Lütfi Saltuk Demir. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. ISBN978-625-427-707-8.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on health qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2) Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
3) Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
4) Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
5) Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
6) Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
7) Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
8) Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.
9) Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
10) Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
11) Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
12) Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
13) Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
14) Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
15) Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on health qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2)	Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
3)	Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
4)	Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
5)	Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
6)	Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
7)	Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
8)	Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.
9)	Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
10)	Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
11)	Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
12)	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
13)	Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
14)	Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
15)	Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

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
Study Hours Out of Class	15	3	45
Homework Assignments	14	1	14
Quizzes	2	1	2
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			105