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| Code | ABL658 |
| Name | Occupational Risks and Exposure in Pesticide Applications |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. NİGAR YARPUZ BOZDOĞAN |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
General information about pesticides, environmentally friendly applications methods, effects of pesticide spray drift, what needs to be done carefully in order to make the pesticide applications, what will be the negative effects on human health in incorrect pesticide applications, How to make the correct pesticide application for minimum exposure.
Course Content
Definition of pesticides, information about the effects of pesticide and types of pesticides. Definition of sprayer, To inform about pesticide applications and calculation of application parameters, To know environmentally friendly spraying methods. To know effect of pesticide spray drift, Pesticides negative effects on operator, agricultural worker and bystander, Occupational exposure and environmental risk calculation
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Garreyn F, Vagenende B, Steurbaut W (2003) Occupational Indicators - Operator, Worker and Bystander. Harmonised Environmental Indicators for Pesticide Risk, HAIR. 6th Framework Programme. SSPE-CT-2003-501997, 173 p.
Notes
OECD (1997). Guidance Document for the Conduct of Studies of Occupational Exposure to Pesticides During Agricultural Application. 9, 57.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learn what are pesticides |
| LO02 | To learn the ways of exposure of pesticides to human health and its negative effect |
| LO03 | Informing about the effect and the effect of spray drift during pesticide application |
| LO04 | To analyse occupational risks during pesticide applications |
| LO05 | To calculate the occupational exposures of pesticides and the effects of personal protective equipment |
| LO06 | To know the negative effects of pesticides on operator, agricultural worker and bystander |
| LO07 | To be able to calculate human risk factors |
| LO08 | To know the definitions given by the European Union Environment Commission |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops current and advanced knowledge in forensic sciences at the level of expertise. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the research methods related to Forensic Sciences at expertise level. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the importance of ethical principles for society and person. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops a new idea, method, design and/or application on forensic sciences. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can write scientific articles related to Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Are capable of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows evidence-based practices and conducts research on professional practices that will constitute evidence in his field. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Defends her/his original views when discussing the issues in her field with experts. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can communicate with their peers, the larger scholarly community and with society in general about Forensic science area. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Contributes to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in matters related to forensic sciences. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses current developments and her/his own work with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases and events. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concepts of crime, causes of crime and punishment. | |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes basic forensic medicine and forensic science applications. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General information about pesticides and spray applications | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 2 | Points to take into consideration during pesticide applications. Information about spray drift | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme |
| 3 | Determining the application parameters of the appropriate sprayer and informing about environmentally friendly spraying techniques | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme |
| 4 | Informing the world and our country about pesticide occupational exposur | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 5 | What is occupational exposure in pesticide applications and how is it calculated | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 6 | What are the equations in the calculations, how to define the variables and the evaluation and interpretation of the results from the equations | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | General information about the effects of pesticides on human health | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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| 9 | Information on the effect of pesticides on the operator and calculation of occupational exposure-I | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | Information on the effect of pesticides on the operator and calculation of occupational exposure-II | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 11 | Information on the effect of pesticides on agricultural workers and calculation of occupational exposure-I | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 12 | Information on the effect of pesticides on agricultural workers and calculation of occupational exposure-II | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 13 | Information on the effect of pesticides on the bystander and calculation of occupational exposure | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 14 | Definition, importance and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in pesticide applications | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 15 | The effect of PPE in the calculation of occupational exposure, Calculation of occupational risks of pesticides (Applied examples) and interpretation | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 148 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,92 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||