SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKY326	SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT	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	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce environmental issues in the world and in our country by examining legal and administrative foundations of the environmental phenomenon with the contributions of international documents aiming to ensure the sustainability of the environment and to give students a critical perspective on the causes and solutions of these problems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the concept of sustainability, environmental concept, the relationship between the environment and sustainability, place in national and international legislation, environmental policies and practices in Turkey, sustainability approach in solving the environmental problems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the concept of sustainability over its basic values.
Explain the basic principles of environmental management.
Discuss environmental management policy through tools such as natural resources, population growth, energy and poverty.
Explain the place of environmental management in national legislation.
Relate the concept of sustainability with environmental management.
Analyze the place of the relationship between sustainability and environmental management in national and international legislation.
Explain the environmental protection-oriented legislation, administrative-political structures and environmental protection tasks of ministries in Turkey.

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
2	Reading	Basic Concepts in Environmental Management	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Discussions on Positive and Negative Aspects of Sustainability Concept	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Relationship between the environment and sustainability	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	Place of Sustainability in National Environmental Regulations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Place of Sustainability in International Environmental Regulations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Place of Sustainability in International Environmental Regulations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Environmental Regulations in Turkey-I	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Environmental Regulations in Turkey-II	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Practices of Environmental Policies in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	Discussion on Environmental Problems	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
13	Reading	Policies on the Solution of Environmental Problems I	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research & Group Work
14	Reading	Policies on the Solution of Environmental Problems II	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
Keles, R., Hamamci, C. ( 2009). Cevre Politikasi. (6th Edition). Ankara: Imge.
Keles, R., Ertan, B. (2005 ). Cevre Hukukuna Giris. Istanbul: Imge.
Arrasson, T., Backlund K, Lofgreen. K. (2018). Environmental Policy, Sustainability and Welfare. Massachusetts; Edward Elgar Publishing.

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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.					4
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.			2
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.	0
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.				3
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.					4
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.					4
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.					4
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.	0
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.		1
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.			2
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.				3
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.			2
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.			2
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.		1

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