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	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ALİ DOĞANAY
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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.					4
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.		1
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.			2
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.				3
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.				3
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values				3

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.				3
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.				3

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.			2
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.	0

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.				3
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.			2

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