Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SKY426 | SUSTAINABLE URBAN SERVICES | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
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 : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
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Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
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Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
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Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
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Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
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Communication & Social |
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Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
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Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
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Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
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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 | 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 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |