VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Elderly Care
TS 209 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Environmental Regulation
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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TS 209
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Fall/Spring
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2
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0
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2
|
3
|
Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
Turkish
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
Short Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to understand proper environmental regulations in the occupational area. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Technological Society, Anatomy, Anthropometry, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Calculation of Work Area Size, Ergonomic Organization of Worksite, Office Ergonomics, Workstation Design, Time Management, Vision and Illumination – Hearing and Noise, Noise Pollution and Electromagnetics Pollution, Climate and Chemical Environment |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses |
X
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Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Technological Society, Anatomy, Anthropometry | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
2 | Introduction to Biomechanics | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
3 | Introduction to Kinesiology | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
4 | Calculation of Work Area Size | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
5 | Ergonomic Organization of Workstation | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
6 | Office Ergonomics, Workstation Design | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
7 | Time Management | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
8 | Midterm Exam | |
9 | Vision and Illumination – Hearing and Noise | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
10 | Noise Pollution and Electromagnetics Pollution | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
11 | Climate and Chemical Environment | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
12 | Implementing the Design | The textbooks referenced below and course slides |
13 | Analysis of a Sample Case | The cases given by the lecturer |
14 | Analysis of a Sample Case | The cases given by the lecturer |
15 | Analysis of a Sample Case | The cases given by the lecturer |
16 | Final |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Work Design – Occupational Ergonomics, S. Konz, S. Johnson, Holcomb Hathaway, 2008 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | The textbooks referenced course slides |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
16
|
10
|
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
5
|
20
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
|
30
|
Final Exam |
1
|
40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
60
|
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
40
|
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
---|---|---|---|
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
2
|
32
|
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
0
|
|
Study Hours Out of Class |
15
|
1
|
15
|
Field Work |
0
|
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
|
||
Portfolio |
0
|
||
Homework / Assignments |
5
|
3
|
15
|
Presentation / Jury |
0
|
||
Project |
0
|
||
Seminar / Workshop |
0
|
||
Oral Exam |
0
|
||
Midterms |
1
|
10
|
10
|
Final Exam |
1
|
13
|
13
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Total |
85
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field |
X | ||||
2 | To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level |
X | ||||
3 | To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others |
X | ||||
4 | To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently |
X | ||||
5 | To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication |
X | ||||
6 | To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field |
X | ||||
7 | To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field |
X | ||||
8 | To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology |
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9 | To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics |
X | ||||
10 | To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements |
X | ||||
11 | To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level |
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12 | To show holistic approach to elderly in terms of physical, emotional and socio-cultural aspects |
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13 | To determine the needs at nursing home and carry out activities for development |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest