Information Package

Organic Agriculture Program

SEÇ298

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

Course Code
SEÇ298
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. It teaches what global climate change is.
  2. It provides information about the consequences of global climate change.
  3. It teaches the history of climate change within the context of global warming, energy, and the environment.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionGlobal climate change and its consequences, global warming, and climate change issues are addressed within the context of energy and environmental relations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What is climate? Factors affecting climate
2nd Week Greenhouse effect, causes, global warming or cooling
3rd Week Ocean and ecosystem dynamics
4th Week The impact of climate change on land, freshwater, marine and coastal areas
5th Week Causes of climate change
6th Week Climate change and public health
7th Week Climate change and urbanization
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Adapting to climate change: türkiye, european union, world
10th Week Greenhouse gases
11th Week Climate change policies
12th Week Türkiye, European Union, global climate change in the world
13th Week National adaptation policies, mitigation programs
14th Week General repetition
Recommended or Required ReadingEdward A. Parson and Andrew Dessler. 2005. The Science and Politics of Global Climate Change: A Guide to the Debate, Cambridge University Press.
Stefan Rahmstorf, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber. 2020. İklim Değişikliği: Teşhisi, Tahmini, Çözümü. Runik Kitap Yayın evi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • 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 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 3 21
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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