| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain the sources, causes, and environmental and human health impacts of environmental pollution.
- Evaluate the fundamental methods for preventing environmental pollution and the basic principles of environmental management.
- Evaluate renewable energy, recycling, and waste management practices within the framework of environmental sustainability.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | This course covers fundamental environmental topics, including water and soil pollution, water quality, hazardous chemicals, renewable energy sources, and recycling. It also introduces the causes, impacts, and basic prevention methods of environmental problems. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction |
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2nd Week |
Carbon Cycle |
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3rd Week |
Nitrogen Cycle |
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4th Week |
Waste and Pollutants |
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5th Week |
Water Pollution |
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6th Week |
Recycling |
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7th Week |
Recycling |
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8th Week |
Energy |
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9th Week |
Fossil Fuels |
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10th Week |
Fossil Fuels |
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11th Week |
Nuclear Energy |
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12th Week |
Nuclear Energy |
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13th Week |
Renewable Energy Sources |
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14th Week |
Renewable Energy Sources |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Manahan, S. E. (2017). Environmental chemistry (10th ed.). CRC Press. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Assignment |
1 |
50 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
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| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
24 |
24 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
1 |
24 |
24 |
| Total Work Load | 147 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.9 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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