GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ICM362	GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. KADİR ÖZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To teach global environmental problems and to have knowledge about the measures to be taken
Contents of the Course Unit:	Effects of Human Activities on Environment, Factors Affecting Globalization and Causes Environmental Problems Caused by Globalization Water Pollution, Air Pollution, Soil Pollution, Erosion and Effects of Natural Disasters, Effects of Wars on Environment and Society, Effects of Radioactive Pollution on Society and Nature, Global Dimensions of Noise Pollution, Global Environmental Problems Caused by Population Growth Unplanned Urbanization, Water and Food Problems Infectious Diseases and Migration Problems Pollution of the Oceans Conservation of Natural Flora and Wildlife Forests and Tropical Rainforests.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Remembering The student identifies basic environmental problems and related concepts. “Identifies basic environmental problems such as global warming, water pollution, air pollution, and loss of biodiversity.”
Understanding The student explains the causes of environmental problems and their relationship to human activities. “Explains the effects of industrialization, energy consumption, and consumer culture on the environment.”
Applying The student analyzes a specific environmental problem and applies measures that can be taken in daily life. “Creates and implements a personal action plan to reduce individual carbon footprint.”
Analyzing The student compares the economic, social, and political dimensions of global environmental issues. “Compares environmental policies in different countries and analyzes their effects.”
Evaluating The student evaluates different solution proposals in terms of sustainability, effectiveness, and feasibility. “Evaluates the effectiveness of existing international agreements and policies on environmental issues.”

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Review of the syllabus. Review of Course Resources	The Effects of Human Activities on the Environment	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
2	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	Globalization and Environmental Problems Caused by Globalization	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
3	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	Water Pollution	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
4	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	Air Pollution	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
5	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	Soil Pollution	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
6	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	The Effects of Wars on the Environment and Society	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
7	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	The Effects of Radioactive Pollution on Society and Nature	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
8	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	The Global Dimensions of Noise Pollution	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
9	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	Global Environmental Problems Caused by Population Growth	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	Unplanned Urbanization and the Environmental Problems It Creates	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
12	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	Infectious Diseases and the Problem of Migration	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
13	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	The Effects of Natural Disasters	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
14	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	Protection of Natural Flora and Fauna and the Importance of Forests	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
15	Review of Course Resources, review of the previous week's topic	Examination of all environmental problems in Turkey and discussion of their solutions	ppt. presentation, discussion on the topic
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Gökhan Orhan, Semra Cerit Mazlum, Yasemin Kaya (Eds.), International Environmental Regimes, Dora, Bursa, 2017
Kislalioglu, M. and Berkes, F. (2020) Environment and Ecology (12th Edition), Remzi Bookstore, Istanbul.
Kadioglu, M. (2019) Global Climate Change and Turkey, Sia Kitap, Istanbul
Marin, M. C. and Yıldırım, U. (2004) Contemporary Approaches to Environmental Problems: Ecological, Economic, Political and Administrative Perspectives, Beta Publishing House, Istanbul
Şen, Z. (2009) Climate Change, Local Governments and Sectors, Water Foundation, Istanbul.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to use the knowledge about subjects like art, design, culture and furniture history in their professional life and daily life.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to define the basic concepts of design principles in interior architecture.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to analyze national and international project management and processes in interdisciplinary work with internal and external labor market (public private sector and voluntary organizations)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to apply interior design principles and skills by taking responsibility within an individual or group.
2	Students will be able to use drawing methods and techniques (CAD, 3D max and visual expression programs and freehand drawing) in their design work.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to organize interior architecture, application and technical equipment projects in interdisciplinary cooperation with other professional fields

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting the principle of lifelong learning, students will be able to analyze possible problems and different regulations in interior design and planning areas with innovative, original and sustainable solutions.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The Interior Architecture program graduates will be able to organize unique, sustainable projects and activities in their field studies.
2	Students will be able to explain himself/herself in writing and speaking in Turkish and at least one foreign language in order to cooperate with related persons and institutions.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interior Architecture program graduates; will be able to develop solutions to issues such as interior application details, furniture design and building cost management using occupational standards and legal frameworks.
2	Interior Architecture program graduates will be able to design sustainable, original and innovative projects for interior architecture such as conceptual design, application detail projects and furniture design in their professional fields
3	Students will be able to organize interior design, application details and furniture design studies with local, regional, national and cultural sensitivity and ethical values interdisciplinary studies in cooperation.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	12	3	36
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	12	3	36
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	126