Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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EKF218 | INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 : | Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. NEVRUZ BERNA TATLISU |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | Objective of the course is the need for environmental and community-focused activities is fundamental motivation in order to be able to overcome the damage created by decision-makers' profit-oriented policies and practices on the nature and social layers. The course aims to provide students with the ability to compare sustainability policies and develop new policies by bringing environmental and economic development practices to life with political and managerial approaches. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The contents of the course include; historical and theoretical framework of the concept of sustainability, environmental externalities and market disruptions; focusing on the conceptual and theoretical background, a comparative evaluation of the sustainability policies in the world and Turkey; interpretation of industrial ecology and numerical representations of the green economy; and the analysis of the relevance of sustainability to justice and prosperity. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Explain the need for sustainability in the context of environmental externalities and market disruptions. |
List the historical development and critical points of sustainability activities periodically. |
Explain theories of environmental sustainability and sustainable development with the help of economic and social indicators |
Decide by comparing real life practices to ensure environmental sustainability in the industrial process. |
Analyze economic indicators of brown-green areas. |
Discuss the relationship between environmental justice and welfare concepts and the politics that can be applied are discussed in light of different assumptions and hypotheses. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Book Reading | Historical Development of Sustainability | Narration, question-response discussion method |
2 | Book Reading | Importance of Sustainability Under Current Conditions and Its Scope | Narration, question-response discussion method |
3 | Book Reading | Introduction to Environmental Sustainability | Narration, question-response discussion method |
4 | Book Reading | Environmental Externalities and Market Disruptions | Narration, question-response discussion method |
5 | Book Reading | Sustainable Development Theory | Narration, question-response discussion method |
6 | Book Reading | On Environment and Development: "Environmental Kuznets Curve" | Narration, question-response discussion method |
7 | Book Reading | Relation Between Environmental Sustainability and Crisis | Narration, question-response discussion method |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Book Reading | Industrial Ecology and Green Development | Narration, question-response discussion method |
10 | Book Reading | Brown-Green Areas, Economy Based Indicators and Analyzes | Narration, question-response discussion method |
11 | Book Reading | Renewable Energy | Narration, question-response discussion method |
12 | Book Reading | Relation of Sustainability with Technology and Education | Narration, question-response discussion method |
13 | Book Reading | Relation Between Sustainability, Environmental Justice and Welfare | Narration, question-response discussion method |
14 | Book Reading | Green Economy Applications in World and in Turkey that Support Sustainability | Narration, question-response discussion method |
15 | Book Reading | General review | Narration, question-response discussion method |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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İnceiplik, G. K. (2018). Sürdürülebilir Sosyal Girişimler. 1. Baskı. Ankara: Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları. |
Tekeli, İ. ve Ataöv, A. (2017). Sürdürülebilir Toplum ve Yapılı Çevre. 1. Baskı. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi. |
Gümüşoğlu, Ş. (2016). Dünya Klasmanında Sürdürülebilir Üretim. 1. Baskı. İstanbul: Beta Basım Yayım |
Fisk, P. (2011). Sürdürülebilir Büyüme: İnsanlar, Gezegen ve Kâr. 1. Baskı. İstanbul: Mediacat Kitapları. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define basic concepts about gastronomy.
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Interpret the basic concepts, areas and approaches related to the field.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate the information and facts about the field to the fields of social sciences such as Law, Sociology, Philosophy and Economy.
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Compare national and international cuisines in terms of similarities and differences.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Categorize food hygiene and safety into accepted standards and practices.
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Prepare the technical infrastructure and contents of kitchen activities.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply theoretical knowledge about food science into the field of gastronomy.
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Collaborate with shareholders in the field to bring new ideas, products to the market.
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Integrate basic kitchen techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.
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Plan the work schedule and workflow in food and beverage enterprises.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Calculate costs in the food and beverage field.
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Carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in food and beverage business.
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Organizes participation to national and international competitions and fairs in its field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Examine developments, changes and innovations in the field by accepting the lifelong learning as a principle.
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Find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Express their ideas using presentation and communication techniques in deliberate and verbal ways.
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Organize activities related to the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret ethical values and legal regulations related to their profession in the direction of the substances in the legislation.
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Design social and social projects in his / her field using historical, cultural and geographical riches.
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Perform scientific researches using knowledge and skills related to his field.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 11 | 2 | 22 |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 7 | 3 | 21 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 39 | 0 | 102 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 102 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 4,0 |