Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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EKF218 | INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY | 3 | 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 | Prof. HÜSEYİN DİKME |
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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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Has advanced knowledge in 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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Uses the basic information in the field of Advertising in interdisciplinary studies.
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3 |
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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Has the ability to transfer the knowledge of the field to employees and teammates.
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Has the ability interpret and analyze data, define problems and propose solutions using acquired information relating to the area by using the information in decisions, practices and behaviors.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Creates communication programs within the advertising campaign.
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3 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Conducts research and studies on subjects related to the field.
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Takes responsibility in accordance with the project objectives as a project manager or participant.
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Sets the purpose and target for the organization / institution.
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5 |
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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Evaluates critically the acquired knowledge and skills.
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Shows that he/she understands the continuity of the learning need.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Conveys his / her thoughts and suggestions at the level of knowledge and skills related to the field to those concerned in written and verbal form.
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Communicates effectively with stakeholders in the professional field.
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Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at minimum advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
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Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Behaves in accordance with organization/institution, business and social ethical values.
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Analyzes the relations of the organization/institution with its stakeholders and executes them effectively.
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Has the ability to encourage innovations.
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Thinks critically about the organization / institution.
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Has sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
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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 |