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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) (INTER | |
| Code | İG086 |
| 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 | 6 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 | Explains biosafety levels and their requirements. |
| LO03 | Selects and properly uses appropriate personal protective equipment. |
| LO04 | Applies hygiene, disinfection, and sterilization methods. |
| 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 | Gains the ability to determine the health and safety risks in the working environment | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | identify the necessary protective measures in the workplace environment, take measures, employer and employees to gain the ability to provide coordination on occupational health and safety | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to use the theoretical, technical, application and legal knowledge in occupational safety | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the ability to have information about the legislation related to the profession and to follow up the current | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to define and solve the problems encountered in the field of occupational safety with the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of specialization, to use them effectively in their solutions and to solve their solutions by establishing dialogue with the people in the business environment. | 1 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to add innovations, research and evaluate to existing systems and applications related to occupational health and safety, | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the ability to use and know the general information communication technologies, | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Work with the team on first aid, unusual situations, disasters and fire fighting and evacuation. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the skill of executing the work in accordance with the legal regulations and conditions, informing the employees and the representatives of the employees | 1 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have knowledge about occupational diseases, occupational accidents and prevention, | 2 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the personal protective equipment used in occupational health and safety, | 2 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows personal exposure and media measurement techniques. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importance of microbiological analysis Basic concepts of occupational health and safety Laboratory-related risks | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Classification of microorganisms Risk groups (RG1–RG4) Routes of transmission | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | BSL-1, BSL-2, BSL-3, BSL-4 definitions Laboratory design and infrastructure Safety requirements | 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 Cross-contamination Prevention strategies | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Types of biological waste Medical waste management Disposal methods | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
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| 9 | Chemical safety in laboratories Fire, explosion, and electrical risks Safety signs and symbols | Studying related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Spill and exposure management Laboratory accidents and injuries First aid and emergency response plans | 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 Centrifuge and incubator safety Maintenance and calibration | 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 | none | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | none | 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 | 25 | 25 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||