Course unit title Level of course unit Course unit code Type of course unit Semester of course unit Local credit ECTS credit Syllabus
SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES IN DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES Third cycle SEC 246 3 3.00 3.00 Print
   
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1 DISASTER: Earthquake, Flood, Fire, Avalanche, Landslide, Storm, Volcano Eruption, Transportation and Transport Accidents.
2 SEARCH AND RESCUE BASICS: DISASTER, Search and Rescue, General Search and Rescue (Searching for the Missing in the Field)
3 INTRODUCTION TO SEARCH AND RESCUE: What is Search?, What is Rescue?, Search and Rescue Team Structure and Duties, Information and Introduction to the Team''''s Personal and Technical Equipment, Communication and Behavior within the Team (Team Psychology),
4 SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING: Search Strategies and Types, Rescue Strategies and Phases, Incident, Notification, Entry and Exit to Mission, Intelligence and Reconnaissance, Area Security,
5 BASIC DISASTER AWARENESS: Development of Disaster Management in Turkey, Basic Information and Concepts, Disasters and Emergencies, Disaster and Emergency Plans, Disaster Preparedness, Team Formation and Duties
6 PRINCIPLES OF WORKING IN DEBRIS (WITH PROFESSIONAL TEAM EXAMPLES) - Crime Scene Entry Techniques, Search and Listening Phases, Fortification and Support Materials, Rescue Phase, Marking Techniques, Reports and Forms.
7 PLANNING: Use of Maps, Use of Radio, Use of GPS, Other Auxiliary Equipment.
8 Examples of Disasters Experienced Around the World...
9 MIDTERM EXAM
10 BASIC FIRST AID INFORMATION IN DISASTERS: Patient/Injured Transport Procedures, Stretcher Carrying and Restraining Procedures,
11 DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY and PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID: Disaster Psychology and Stages, Victim and Team Psychology, Psychological First Aid, Principles of Psychological Support.
12 FIRE FIGHTING BASIC TRAINING AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER USE SKILLS: Fire Information, Types of Fire, Resources and Procedures for Fire Extinguishing, Fire Extinguisher Devices and Types, Using Fire Extinguishers (Practical)
13 ROPES AND KNOTS USED IN RESCUE: Ropes Used in Rescue (Types, Uses, Strengths, Knots Used in Rescue (Mobile and Immobile Knots)).
14 PRACTICE (TRANSPORTING THE CASUALTY)
15 PRACTICE (LOWERING AND REMOVING THE STRETCHER)
16 PRACTICE (FINDING A TARGET WITH THE HELP OF A MAP)
17 FINAL EXAM
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
1 TYPES OF DISASTER
2 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
3 THINGS TO DO DURING A DISASTER
4 DISASTER MANAGEMENT
5 BASIC POST-DISASTER ACTIVITIES
6 SEARCH
7 RESCUE
8 SEARCH AND RESCUE
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*Contribution level of the course unit to the key learning outcomes
1 Based on the acquired knowledge on the degree programs, improve food engineering information and to deepen your level of expertise.
2 Gaining the skills about scientific research planning, implementation and evaluation.
3 The knowledge of different disciplines collate the information gained in Food Engineering.
4 To find new applications in the design process and to have the ability to develop ideas and apply.
5 Having a thorough knowledge of the latest technologies applied in food technology.
6 Having taught at undergraduate level and ability.
7 To benefit the information technology (presentations, writing, statistics and graphics programs)effectively.
8 The solution of a problem related to the field to have the competence to take responsibility.
9 Identifying shortcomings in scientific research, having the infrastructure to perform the determination of the direction to follow in the solution point.
10 International will be able to follow the literature to dominate the terminology.
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Number of stars refer to level of contribution from 1 (the least) to 5 (the most)

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load
  Quantity Time (hour) Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching) 14 2 28
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class) 4 4 16
Homework 0 0 0
Presentation / seminar 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Preparation for midterm exams 1 9 9
Midterm exams 1 1 1
Project (term paper) 0 0 0
Laboratuar 0 0 0
Field study 0 0 0
Preparation for final exam 1 9 9
Final exam 1 1 1
Research 0 0 0
Total work load     64
ECTS     3.00

Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation during semester Quantity Percentage
Midterm exam 1 40
Quiz 0 0
Homework 0 0
Semester total   40
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success   40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success   60
General total   100

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