Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Occupational Health and Safety ZFZ114 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals The objective of this course is to impart all necessary foundational knowledge pertaining to occupational health and safety to the students, and concurrently, to enhance their awareness regarding this subject matter.
Course Content
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The individual/entity can analyze, interpret, and report data and statistics pertinent to occupational health and safety.
2 The individual/entity can define and develop a holistic approach in occupational health.
3 The individual/entity can implement preventative services aimed at the employee, the environment, and the work setting within the workplace.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The historical development of occupational health and safety. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week The Concept of Occupational Safety and General Information. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Definition, Etiology, and Prevention Methodologies of Occupational Accidents. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
4. Week The Significance of Occupational Safety Initiatives with Respect to Workforce Productivity. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
5. Week The Economic Significance of Occupational Safety Initiatives and the Costs Associated with Work Accidents." Presentation (Preparation) Interview
6. Week The Formation and Classification of Occupational Accidents. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
7. Week Occupational Hygiene and Biological Risk Factors. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
8. Week Occupational Hygiene and Biological Risk Factors.Occupational Hygiene and Biological Risk Factors. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Chemical Risk Factors Interview Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Psychosocial Risk Factors and Personal Protective Equipment. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
11. Week Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in Work at Height. Presentation (Preparation) Interview
12. Week Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS 18001) - Workplaces, Buildings, and Their Ancillary Facilities. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Ventilation and Air Conditioning, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in Work with Pressurized Vessels. Interview Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Safety Signage Presentation (Preparation) Interview
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Utilizes (or Applies) knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field.
2 Demonstrates adherence (or behaves) to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes (or Applies) scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field.
4 Integrates (or Combines) fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field.
6 Implements (or Applies) plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes (or Employs) data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes.
8 Applies (or Implements) sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes (or Applies) managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments.
10 Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies.
11 Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation.
12 Develops functional and environmentally sensitive (or sustainable) solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies.
13 Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources
14 Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management.
15 Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 1 1 1
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 2 2 2
PY4 1 1 1
PY5 1 1 1
PY6 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1
PY8 2 2 2
PY9 2 2 2
PY10 1 1 1
PY11 1 1 1
PY12 1 1 1
PY13 1 1 1
PY14 1 1 1
PY15 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 0.5 7
Research 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0