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  Course Description
Course Name : Occupational Health and Safety

Course Code : INS434

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. EMEL ORAL LAPTALI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the relevant laws and regulations and applications

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To give information on the occupational health and safety procedures and practices in construction industry

Course Contents : Occupational health and safety procedures and practices in construction industry

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture room


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to health and safety Reading Lecture, brain storming
2 Introduction to the related legislations Reading Lecture, brain storming
3 Related legislations Reading Lecture, brain storming
4 Related legislations Reading Lecture, brain storming
5 Related legislations Reading Lecture, brain storming
6 Related legislations Reading Lecture, brain storming
7 Risk identification and analysis Reading Lecture, brain storming
8 Exam Reading Exam
9 Risks in construction industry and related forms Reading Lecture, brain storming
10 Risks related to excavation works Reading Lecture, brain storming
11 Risks related to materials Reading Lecture, brain storming
12 Risks related to machinery Reading Lecture, brain storming
13 Risks related to human resources Reading Lecture, brain storming
14 Case study Reading Lecture, brain storming
15 Case study Reading Lecture, brain storming
16/17 Final exam Reading Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture notes, LAbour Law, Health and Safety laws and regulations
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 0
2 Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 5
3 Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. 5
4 Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. 0
5 Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 3
6 Communicates using technical drawing 0
7 Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 0
8 Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 5
9 Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 5
10 Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering 0
11 Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. 3
12 Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 4
13 Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 5
14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 0
15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 3
16 Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. 0
17 Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 109
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.36
ECTS Credit: 4