Biomedical Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ENS111
Course Name: Occupational Health and Safety 1
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
2
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. FUNDA ÖZDEMİR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üy. NURİ BİNGÖL
Prof. Dr. FAHRİ ERENEL
Öğr. Gör. STAFF
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To provide the student with general and up-to-date information about occupational health and safety,and establishes a relationship between the engineering field and occupational health and safety.
Course Content: occupational health and safety concept, history, laws, practices, occupational diseases, risk analysis, quality systems

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will learn the basic concepts of occupational safety and worker health.
2) To know the causes of work accidents and occupational diseases and the precautions to be taken
3) Students will adopt a culture of risk, prevention and safety
4) To learn the causes of work accidents in the Machinery Industry and the measures to be taken
5) Students will understand the responsibilities of the engineer in terms of occupational safety

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course, Concept of Occupational Health and Safety and history of the ohs
2) Labor Law, Labor Security, Legal Definitions, Regulations
3) Occupational Health and Safety Training in industrial engineering
4) Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
5) Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
6) Physical Factors, Chemical, Biological Factors
7) Physical Factors, Chemical, Biological Factors
8) Midterm exam
9) Psychological Factors, Occupational Diseases, Anthropometry
10) Ergonomics
11) Risk analysis
12) Risk analysis
13) Project presentation
14) Project presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Lecture notes
References: The Orange Book, Management of Risk Priciples and Concepts, October 2004, HM Treasury, United Kingdom (UK)

ANSI, ANSI/ISA S84.01 and Draft IEC 61508 (1998). Safety Integrity Level - How This Standard Will Affect Your Business;

Camerun, I., Raman, R. (2005). Process Systems Risk Management, Elsevier;

Moosa, Imad A. (2007). Operational Risk: A Survey. Financial Markets, Institutions & Instruments, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 167-200

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and biomedical engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex biomedical engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in biomedical engineering practices; Ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex biomedical engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language, ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.
9) Knowledge of ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the effects of biomedical engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; Awareness of the legal consequences of biomedical engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and biomedical engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex biomedical engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in biomedical engineering practices; Ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex biomedical engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual working skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language, ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.
9) Knowledge of ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the effects of biomedical engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; Awareness of the legal consequences of biomedical engineering solutions.

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 Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 14
Midterms 1 20
Final 1 20
Total Workload 54