| 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 | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Define the concept of sustainability, its triple bottom line (economic, environmental, social), and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Analyze the impacts of human activities on the ecosystem to explain ecological footprint, planetary boundaries, and climate change processes.
- Evaluate the efficient use of natural resources
- Discuss the critical role of sustainable agriculture, food security, and ecotourism practices in the conservation of the natural environment and local/rural development.
- Develop a sense of responsibility (ESG) at individual, corporate, and societal levels toward environmental problems, proposing current and innovative solutions.
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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 features content that examines the ecological approaches required to protect natural resources and transfer them to future generations. Within the scope of the course, carbon footprint, waste management, renewable energy, and environmental policies are addressed. The primary objective is to provide students with the competence to develop conscious approaches to environmental problems and implement sustainable living practices. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Sustainability and Fundamental Principles |
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2nd Week |
Ecological Footprint and Planetary Boundaries |
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3rd Week |
Climate Change and Its Global Impacts |
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4th Week |
Natural Resource Management and Renewable Energy |
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5th Week |
Biodiversity and Conservation of Ecosystems |
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6th Week |
Environmental Economics and Circular Economy |
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7th Week |
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Environmental Social Responsibility, Green Jobs, and Future Vision |
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10th Week |
Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism |
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11th Week |
Sustainable Urbanization and Smart Cities |
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12th Week |
Environmental Pollution, Waste Management, and Toxicology |
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13th Week |
Environmental Law, Policies, and International Agreements |
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14th Week |
Agrotourism |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Çevre Sorunları ve Politikaları, Prof. Dr. Ruşen Keleş, Prof. Dr. Can Hamamcı, Prof. Dr. Aykut Çoban (İmge Kitabevi Yayınları)
2. 100 Soruda Çevre, Prof. Dr. Ruşen Keleş, Yakın Kitapevi.
3. Principles of Environmental Economics and Sustainability: An Integrated Economic and Ecological Approach, Ahmed Hussen (Routledge) |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Practice
- Presentation
- Project
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
50 |
| Total(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
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 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
8 |
2 |
16 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
35 |
35 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 120 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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