İGT093 Biological Risk Factors, Hygiene and Occupational Safety

7 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) (IN
Code İGT093
Name Biological Risk Factors, Hygiene and Occupational Safety
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Term Fall
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.


Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to classify biological risk factors, analyze their modes of transmission and associated health risks, and develop appropriate preventive and protective strategies within the framework of hygiene practices and occupational health and safety principles.

Course Content

In this course, individual and societal risk factors in laboratories, businesses, offices, and shared spaces, as well as hygiene and occupational safety, will be explained.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Microbiology (Prof. Dr. Nezihe Tunail), Hygiene and Sanitation (Prof. Dr. Mustafa Tayar), Risk Factors in Terms of Occupational Health and Safety (Lecturer Fatih Mehmet Ateş)

Notes

Basic and Clinical Microbiology (Şemsettin Ustaçelebi),Clinical Parasitology (Prof. Dr. Müfit Toparlak, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cem Vuruşaner),


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines and classifies biological risk factors (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites).
LO02 Explains the modes of transmission of biological agents and analyzes the chain of infection.
LO03 Evaluates the effects of biological risks on human health.
LO04 Explains the principles of hygiene and sanitation and illustrates their application in different settings.
LO05 Compares sterilization and disinfection methods and selects appropriate techniques.
LO06 Assesses biological risks within the scope of occupational health and safety and determines appropriate control measures.
LO07 Selects and properly uses personal protective equipment (PPE).


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.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Learns risk assessment methods. 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Prepare risk assessment tables and learn documentation procedure
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Learn occupational diseases and ergonomic risk factors 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes the selection of personal protective equipment and equipment required to be ignored. 1
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Learns personal exposure and media measurement techniques
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To gain the basic occupational health and safety training 2
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Learn the formation and responsibilities of occupational health and safety committees.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students will be able to prepare emergency action plans in workplaces. 1
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Learn the physical, chemical and biological risk factors in workplaces.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Learns occupational health and safety management systems and gains the ability to make planning.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Concept, scope, and importance of biological risks Overview of occupational health and safety Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Classification of microorganisms (Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Classification of biological risk factors (Risk groups: RG1–RG4) Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Modes of transmission (Airborne, contact, vector-borne, food- and water-borne transmission) Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Effects of biological agents on human health Chain of infection and disease development Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Concept and types of hygiene (Personal hygiene, environmental hygiene, food hygiene) Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Sanitation and disinfection methods (Physical and chemical methods) Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Sözlü Sınav
9 Sterilization techniques and applications (Autoclaving, filtration, radiation, etc.) Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Biological risks in workplaces (Healthcare sector, laboratories, food industry, etc.) Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Biosafety and biosafety levels (BSL-1, BSL-2, etc.) Laboratory safety Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Personal protective equipment (PPE) (Masks, gloves, gowns, goggles, etc.) Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Risk assessment and management (Biological risk analysis, control measures) Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Waste management and infection control (Medical waste, sharps waste) Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 case studies, and student presentations Studying related topics Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
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 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 25 25
Final Exam 1 35 35
Total Workload (Hour) 177
Total Workload / 25 (h) 7,08
ECTS 7 ECTS

Update Time: 30.04.2026 01:47