Information Package / Course Catalogue
Environmental Pollution and Control
Course Code: LVS161
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide knowledge and skills related to the rules for protecting the environment and human health.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental knowledge and practices related to the protection of the environment and human health. Throughout the course, information on environmental regulations and related legislation is provided. Risk analysis and waste storage methods are addressed, teaching how to ensure safe practices in laboratory and workplace settings. In addition, personal protection measures, occupational health and safety regulations, and international health and safety alerts are examined in detail.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Ebru YILMAZ
Ins. Sema MİDİLLİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the types, sources, and effects of environmental pollution.
2.Interprets the methods for preventing and controlling air, water, and soil pollution.
3.Explains environmental regulations and national/international standards.
4.Explains waste management, recycling, and disposal methods.
5.Performs environmental risk analyses and interprets strategies to minimize risks.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bozyigit, R., & Karaaslan, T. (1998). Environmental Science. Nobel Publishing, Ankara, p. 108.
2.Cooper, C. D., & Alley, F. C. (2010). Air pollution control: A design approach. Waveland press.
3.Güler, Ç. (Ed.). (2012). Environmental Health: (with Connections to Environment and Ecology). Yazıt Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Environmental Regulation Information
Week 2 - Theoretical
Environmental Regulation Information
Week 3 - Theoretical
Environmental Regulation Information
Week 4 - Theoretical
Risk analysis
Week 5 - Theoretical
Risk analysis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Waste storage
Week 7 - Theoretical
Waste storage
Week 8 - Theoretical
Personal Protection Measures
Week 9 - Theoretical
Personal Protection Measures
Week 10 - Theoretical
International Health and Safety Alerts, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Week 11 - Theoretical
International Health and Safety Alerts, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Week 12 - Theoretical
International Health and Safety Alerts, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Week 13 - Theoretical
International Health and Safety Alerts, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Week 14 - Theoretical
International Health and Safety Alerts, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)94
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026