| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 1 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Understand the causes, consequences, and environmental impacts of climate change.
- Gain knowledge and skills in developing and implementing sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
- Evaluate national and international climate policies and strategies, and develop a critical perspective.
- Learn methods for raising public awareness and public consciousness on climate change.
- Acquire the ability to plan, develop, and manage eco-transition and climate action projects.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course aims to provide students with knowledge and awareness about climate change and environmental sustainability. The course focuses on the causes and effects of climate change while allowing students to develop skills in creating sustainable practices and critically examining national and international climate policies. Additionally, students will gain the ability to plan and manage ecotransformation and climate action projects, preparing them to be environmentally conscious leaders of the future. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
Introduction and fundamental concepts |
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2nd Week |
Scientific foundations of climate change |
|
3rd Week |
Environmental impacts of climate change |
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4th Week |
Sustainable development and eco-transition |
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5th Week |
Energy and climate change |
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6th Week |
Climate policies and international agreements |
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7th Week |
Climate policies in Turkiye |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
|
9th Week |
Adaptation and mitigation of climate change |
|
10th Week |
Public awareness and societal consciousness |
|
11th Week |
Sustainable agriculture and food systems |
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12th Week |
Volunteering and social participation in climate action |
|
13th Week |
Innovative solutions to climate change |
|
14th Week |
Green economy and sustainable business models |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Archer, D., & Rahmstorf, S. (2010). The climate crisis: An introductory guide to climate change. Columbia University Press. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
|
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
|
| Individual or group work |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
| Course hours |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
|
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| Total Work Load | 40 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 1.33 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 1 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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