SUSTAINABLE URBAN SERVICES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY426	SUSTAINABLE URBAN SERVICES	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. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to examine the change in sustainability by urban management policies along with the process of implementation of basic urban services.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as concepts of urban and urbanization, concept of sustainability, integration of City concept and sustainability, problems arising from urbanization process (i.e. population, ecological problems, housing and settling), the rise and acceptance of healthy and sustainable city concept, urbanization process and its problems in Turkey, Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning Studies, Legal Implementation Tools of Urban Planning, Settlement Problems, Public Service and Housing, the Relationship between Housing and Urbanization, Security of Urban, Urbanite Rights, comparison of urban services developed with sustainability perception in the world and in Turkey.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recall the basic values of the concept of sustainability.
Compare the urban services developed with sustainability perception in the world and in Turkey.
Summarize the urban sustainability approach along with basic facts as in population, natural resources, ecological problems, housing settlement, site and water.
Evaluate the healthy cities and rational settlement policies among the most important factors for sustainable management.
Define sustainable and inhabitable healthy cities and discuss their advantages.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to the Course and the Syllabus	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
2	Reading	Concepts of Urban and Urbanization and City Services Concept	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
3	Reading	Rise and Development of the sustainability concept	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
4	Reading	Integration of City Concept and Sense of Sustainability	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
5	Reading	Problems Arising from Urbanization Process; Migration	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
6	Reading	Problems Arising from Urbanization Process; Population, Ecological Problems, Housing and Settling etc.	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
7	Reading	The Rise and Acceptance of Healthy and Sustainable City Concept	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Urbanization Process in Turkey and Its Results	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
10	Reading	Urban and Regional Planning	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
11	Reading	City Planning Works, Legal Implementation Tools of Urban Planning	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
12	Reading	Settlement Problems, Public Service and Housing, the Relationship between Housing and Urbanization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
13	Reading	Security of Urban, Urbanite Rights	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
14	Reading	Comparison of Urban Services Developed With Sustainability Perception in the World and in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
15	Reading	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Toprak, Z. (2008). Kent Yonetimi ve Politikasi. Izmir: Birlesik Publications
Report of The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (Rio Declaration, 3-14 June 1992).
Keles, R. ve Hamamci, C. (2009). Cevre Politikasi. Ankara: Imge

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
4	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
5	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	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.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

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	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	4	5	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	5	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	49	0	128