Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS171

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Course Code
GMS171
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Has a general knowledge about general environmental problems.
  2. Learns how to deal with environmental problems in international dimension and the efforts and agreements made on this issue.
  3. Will be able to realize the social, economic and environmental effects of tourism.
  4. Learn the principles of sustainable tourism in the context of sustainable development.
  5. Understands ecotourism and its principles.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionGlobal environmental problems and international evaluation of these problems and agreements made are taught. Dimension of environmental problems in tourism sector; social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism, environmental awareness with its contribution to the sector in the context of sustainable development is taught.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Environmental Regulation Information
2nd Week Environmental Regulation Information
3rd Week Environmental Regulation Information
4th Week Risk Analysis
5th Week Risk Analysis
6th Week Waste Storage
7th Week Waste Storage
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Personal Protection Measures
10th Week Personal Protection Measures
11th Week International Health and Safety Alerts, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
12th Week International Health and Safety Alerts, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
13th Week Waste-free Kitchen Applications
14th Week Waste-free Kitchen Applications
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Erdoğan, N. (2003). Çevre ve Ekoturizm. Erk Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2. Erdoğan, N. (1997). Çevre Sorunları Çözümler ve Öneriler. Doruk Yayınevi, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 1 1 1
Individual or group work 1 10 10
Preparation for Final exam 2 10 20
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 2
Total Work Load79
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.63
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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