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. SEDA MUMLU KARANFİL |
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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Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management
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Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation
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Define basic concepts related with aviation management.
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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 in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
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Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
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Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
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Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Manage operational activities related to the airline.
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Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
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Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
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Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
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Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
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Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Execute a study in his/her field independently.
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Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
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Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
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Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
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Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.
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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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Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.
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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 |