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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI290
Course Name: Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats and Protection
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. GÜLCİHAN CÖDEL
Course Lecturer(s): Lecturer Gulcihan CODEL
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: With this course, it is aimed to provide the student with knowledge about Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Threats, to raise awareness and to teach the subjects of protection from these threats.
Course Content: What are CBRN threats and elements, how to understand and what to do step by step in case.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Takes necessary protection measures against CBRN attacks.
2) It identifies warning, alarm signals, and applies the principles of shelter, concealment and blackout when necessary.
3) Identifies chemical threats and takes necessary measures.
4) Knows the effects of biological agents and measures to be taken.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) History of Chemical Phenomena, Instructor Lecture Notes
2) Chemical Threats, Instructor Lecture Notes
3) Personal Protection Equipment in CBRN Hazards Instructor Lecture Notes
4) Biyolojik Tehlikeler Instructor Lecture Notes
5) Radiological Hazards Instructor Lecture Notes
6) Nuclear Threats Instructor Lecture Notes
7) Midterm Instructor Lecture Notes
8) Medical CBRN Instructor Lecture Notes
9) Differences between nuclear weapons and conventional weapons Instructor Lecture Notes
10) Biological Weapons Instructor Lecture Notes
11) Warning alert signs, bunkers Instructor Lecture Notes
12) Example Cases of CBRN Incidents in Our Country Instructor Lecture Notes
13) General Repetition Instructor Lecture Notes
14) Final Instructor Lecture Notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim Görevlisi ders notları
References: Instructor lecture notes

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has basic knowledge about radiotherapy, basic oncology, radiological imaging
2) Has the ability to use tools, devices and techniques related to the field in public and private health institutions.
3) Takes responsibility as a team member in solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
4) Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.
5) Use medical imaging systems related to the field and evaluate the images taken.
6) Professionals, patients, patient relatives and other health care professionals communicate effectively when practicing their profession.
7) Keeps track of the data related to the studies done in the field and analyzes the data with the latest methods
8) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
9) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
10) Carries out routine controls of the devices and equipment used in the practice of his / her job and follow-up of the work where necessary (fault, maintenance).
11) The student can transfer the current and updated information about the profession by means of written and verbal communication.
12) Has the basic knowledge, ethical principles and acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her profession.
13) Has experience in working with other fields that may be related to the field.
14) Has awareness of lifelong learning.
15) Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment he lives in with the awareness of social responsibility and sets an example for the society with his external appearance.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has basic knowledge about radiotherapy, basic oncology, radiological imaging
2) Has the ability to use tools, devices and techniques related to the field in public and private health institutions.
3) Takes responsibility as a team member in solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
4) Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.
5) Use medical imaging systems related to the field and evaluate the images taken.
6) Professionals, patients, patient relatives and other health care professionals communicate effectively when practicing their profession.
7) Keeps track of the data related to the studies done in the field and analyzes the data with the latest methods
8) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
9) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
10) Carries out routine controls of the devices and equipment used in the practice of his / her job and follow-up of the work where necessary (fault, maintenance).
11) The student can transfer the current and updated information about the profession by means of written and verbal communication.
12) Has the basic knowledge, ethical principles and acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her profession.
13) Has experience in working with other fields that may be related to the field.
14) Has awareness of lifelong learning.
15) Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment he lives in with the awareness of social responsibility and sets an example for the society with his external appearance.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Homework Assignments 12 24
Quizzes 13 65
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 121