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TBS105

ECO-TRANSITION AND CLIMATE ACTION

Course Code
TBS105
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 0
ECTS
1
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS1
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the causes, consequences, and environmental impacts of climate change.
  2. Gain knowledge and skills in developing and implementing sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
  3. Evaluate national and international climate policies and strategies, and develop a critical perspective.
  4. Learn methods for raising public awareness and public consciousness on climate change.
  5. Acquire the ability to plan, develop, and manage eco-transition and climate action projects.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis 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.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and fundamental concepts
2nd Week Scientific foundations of climate change
3rd Week Environmental impacts of climate change
4th Week Sustainable development and eco-transition
5th Week Energy and climate change
6th Week Climate policies and international agreements
7th Week Climate policies in Turkiye
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
12th Week Volunteering and social participation in climate action
13th Week Innovative solutions to climate change
14th Week Green economy and sustainable business models
Recommended or Required ReadingArcher, D., & Rahmstorf, S. (2010). The climate crisis: An introductory guide to climate change. Columbia University Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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
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
Total Work Load40
Total Work Load / 30 (h)1.33
ECTS Credit of the Course1
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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