Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Lecturer Dr. İnci ÖZDEMİR

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Describes the physical properties of chemicals.
2) Knows the necessary protective measures when using chemicals
3) Knows occupational exposure limit values and toxic effect exposure limit values of chemicals.
4) Explaining causes of chemical material fires and extinguishing methods
5) Recognize chemical substance symbols and labels.
6) Classifies chemicals and knows their definitions.
7) Knows the way chemicals enter the body and their interactions.
8) List the precautions to be taken in the workplace when using chemicals.
9) Knows the lower and upper explosion limits of chemical gases
10) Knows the purification processes in CBRN substance purification.
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Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Program Competencies

Learning Outcomes

High

No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Chemistry

Course Contents

Lower and upper explosion limits of chemical gases, Weight of chemical gas and gas mixture according to air, Hazard Classes for Flammable and Flammable Liquids, Chemical Substances Limit Value Definitions, Concentrations of dangerous chemicals for life or health, Viscosity, statements and systems indicating the dangers of chemical substances, Evaporation of Chemical Substances, Vapor Pressure and Boiling, Amount of Heat Energy Released in Chemical Fires, Interactions of Chemicals, Hazards of Chemicals and Emergency Identification of Situation Measures Standard System (NFPA 704), gas-steam filters used for protection from chemical substances, National and International Agreements on the Transport of Dangerous Chemicals on Land, Methods of Response to Chemical Accidents and Extinguishing Agents Used, Chemical substance symbols, Chemical substance transport labels, Examples of Chemical Accidents and response methods, CBRN..

Weekly Schedule

1) Classification and identification of chemicals
2) Classification of chemicals
3) Health risks of chemicals and ways they enter the body
4) Lower and upper explosion limits of chemical gases
5) Chemical accidents on the highway, chemical transport labels and coding
6) Ways of entry of chemicals into the body and their interactions
7) Chemical substance symbols and labels
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Risk assessment with chemicals
10) Characteristics of chemical fires
11) Extinguishing chemical fires
12) Occupational exposure limit values ??and toxic effect exposure limit values ??of chemicals
13) Standard System for Identification of Hazards of Chemical Substances and Emergency Measures (NFPA 704)
14) Precautions to be taken when using chemicals
15) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Case Study
5) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	70%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Chemicals and Their Hazards	SSP213	Compulsory	Associate degree	2	Fall	3