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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) (IN | |
| Code | İGT094 |
| Name | Occupational Safety and Hygiene Training in Biological-Microbiological Analysis |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA GÖK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to recognize biological risk factors that may be encountered in microbiological analysis laboratories, to understand laboratory biosafety levels, to use personal protective equipment correctly, and to effectively perform hygiene, disinfection, and sterilization practices. In addition, the course aims to train students to become individuals who can conduct risk assessments, prevent contamination, and develop behaviors in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Course Content
overs occupational health and safety in microbiological analysis laboratories, including biological risks, biosafety levels, use of personal protective equipment, hygiene, disinfection and sterilization practices, contamination control, and risk assessment.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
HYGIENE AND SANITATION (Prof. Dr. Mustafa TAYAR)
Notes
BIOLOGICAL RISK FACTORS IN TERMS OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (Lecturer Fatih Mehmet ATEŞ)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines biological, chemical, and physical hazards encountered in microbiological analysis laboratories. |
| LO02 | Selects and properly uses appropriate personal protective equipment. |
| LO03 | Applies hygiene, disinfection, and sterilization methods. |
| LO04 | Explains biosafety levels and their requirements. |
| LO05 | Identifies sources of microbiological contamination and explains prevention methods. |
| LO06 | Plans and implements safe management of laboratory waste. |
| LO07 | Performs risk assessment and develops appropriate control measures. |
| LO08 | Demonstrates safe laboratory practices in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the legislation on occupational health and safety | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know the sources of danger in workplaces, the hazards and define the danger. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns risk assessment methods. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Prepare risk assessment tables and learn documentation procedure | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learn occupational diseases and ergonomic risk factors | 1 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes the selection of personal protective equipment and equipment required to be ignored. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns personal exposure and media measurement techniques | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To gain the basic occupational health and safety training | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learn the formation and responsibilities of occupational health and safety committees. | 1 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students will be able to prepare emergency action plans in workplaces. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learn the physical, chemical and biological risk factors in workplaces. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns occupational health and safety management systems and gains the ability to make planning. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importance of microbiological analysis | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Classification of microorganisms | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | BSL-1, BSL-2, BSL-3, BSL-4 definitions | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Types of PPE Proper use and limitations Donning and doffing procedures | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Hand hygiene techniques Cleaning and sanitation practices Laboratory hygiene rules | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Sources of contamination | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Types of biological waste | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Chemical safety in laboratories | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Spill and exposure management | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Autoclaving principles Filtration methods Chemical disinfectants | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Biosafety cabinet usage | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | ISO standards (e.g., ISO 17025) Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Documentation and record keeping | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Hazard identification Risk analysis methods Preventive and corrective actions | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Analysis of laboratory incidents | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 169 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,76 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||