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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
IBY323 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 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. HANDE ULUSOY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce the students conceptually the fact sustainable development gaining speed in the world with the globalization and its functions. As well as raising students' awareness of sustainable development, it is aimed to equip the students with the economic knowledge and economic events in the national/international arena and related assessments.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as the integration and management of the economy-society-environment trio, environmental problems, renewable energy situations, understanding of the green economy and its applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Define the concepts of Science of Strategy.
Apply the concepts of Science of Strategy.
Solve the problems related to strategies of management and national security.
Interpret the concepts of economics at environmental issues.
Assess the size of the environmental crisis of the world.
Analyze functionally the concept of sustainability in economic analyses.
Perceive the scientific information.
Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour responsibility.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Defining sustainable development Lecture
2 Literature Review Defining sustainable development and its functions, history of development, introduction to the global and local dimensions of sustainable development Lecture
3 Literature Review Basic principles of sustainable development Lecture
4 Literature Review Sustainable development elements Lecture
5 Literature Review Global problems; Water, Energy, Air and climate, pollutions/impairments/decay of earth and other problems. Global and local solution offers regarding these problems Lecture, Discussion
6 Literature Review Institutions, regulations and cooperation for the solution of problems Lecture, Discussion
7 Literature Review Sustainability measures and standards Lecture, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Review Strategy rules Lecture, Discussion
10 Literature Review Recycling world sources within the frame of sustainability Lecture, Discussion
11 Literature Review Environmental pollution and sustainable development Lecture, Discussion
12 Literature Review Rio and Johannesburg summit and decisions Lecture, Practice, Discussion
13 Literature Review Kyoto protocol Lecture, Discussion
14 Literature Review Strategic elements in sustainable development Discussion, Case Study
15 Literature Review Relation between sustainable development and energy policies Lecture, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Blewitt, J.(2008). Understanding Sustainable Development.
Bazin, M. (2012). Surdurulebilir Kalkinma, Caretta Publications.
Skalar, M. (2015). Uluslararasi Hukuk ve Surdurulebilir Kalkinma, Beta Publications.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret basic concepts, fields of study, theories and approaches in media.
0
2
Describe current information in the field by relating them with communication theories.
0
3
Explain basic concepts regarding communication sciences.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret current events, political, cultural and economic developments by using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field within a critical context.
0
2
Associate knowledge and facts in the field with Law, Sociology, Advertisement, Cinema and Economy.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Identify new strategy and methods for the technical infrastructure and content of the types of television news and programs.
0
2
Assemble theoretical knowledge gained in the field to the technology in present day.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Create creative contents in the field.
0
2
Interpret theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Create TV Programs for several audiences by sharing the knowledge and experiences on it.
0
2
Perform as a leader or a team member in teamwork from the news production to presentation stage by fulfilling assigned tasks.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Identify basic knowledge regarding the production stages of media and technical infrastructure and creative approaches.
0
2
Research for developments, changes and innovations in the field by taking the lifelong learning as a principle.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Create new ideas and new products in collaboration with the stakeholders in the field of programming and journalism.
0
2
Organize projects and activities for the social environment with the awareness of social responsibility following the national and international cases.
0
3
Explain written, verbal and visual studies in the field by following the agenda.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply knowledge and skills gained in the field by taking legal, social and ethical responsibilities into consideration.
1
2
Show skills as in using camera, editorial process control, team leadership and producing creative content that are features of a professional.
0

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 3 39
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 6 4 24
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 3 21
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 42 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0