At the end of this course, the students; 1) Gains the knowledge about the concept and scope of sustainability. 2) Gains awareness on gender equality and discrimination. 3) Evaluates the social, economic and environmental dimensions of Sustainability 4) Gains the awareness that future generations have the right to benefit from the same living space and resources. 5) Explain the effect of social change on sustainability in various dimensions. 6) Explain the relationship between natural environment, population problems and economic problems. 7) Makes inferences about how human activities affect the natural balance
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Within the scope of this course, it will be explained with the internal and external dynamics of sustainability based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
General information sharing about course content
2nd Week
The concept of sustainability, the concept of sustainable development and its goals
3rd Week
End Poverty, End Hunger, Health and Quality Life
4th Week
Gender Equality
5th Week
Clean Water and Sanitation, Accessible and Clean Energy, Innovation and Infrastructure
6th Week
Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry,
7th Week
Reduced Inequalities ,Quality Education,
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Sustainable Cities and Communities
10th Week
Responsible Production and Consumption
11th Week
Climate Action
12th Week
Life in Water, Life on Land
13th Week
Peace, Justice and Strong Institution, Partnerships for Purposes
14th Week
Overview of Sustainable Development Goals
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Akdoğan, N., Doğan, D. U., & Alp, Ö. S. Finansal Olmayan Bilgilerin Raporlanmasında Değişiklikler Ve Güncel Konular, Gazi Kitabevi, 2022.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Case Study
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
60
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
1
14
Preparation for Final exam
1
4
4
Course hours
13
1
13
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
2
2
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Total Workload
35
Total Workload / 30
1,16
ECTS Credits of the Course
1
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
