At the end of this course, the students; 1) Gain postgraduate level of knowledge, analysis, evaluation and inference on sustainable ecology and sustainable development 2) Know the necessary resources related to the subject of the course 3) Understand the character of the formations and forces of change related to the subject of the course 4) Comprehend how to integrate the knowledge related to the subject of the course 5) Reach to the level of constructing valid policy decisions related to the subject of the course and making sustainable environmental planning 6) As a result of all the above, gain the higher understanding and develop alternative practices about ecological and industrial monitoring, sustaina-ble management, ecological restoration, conversion and removal of pollutants.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
This course mainly focuses on sustainability which has an integrated character with its social, economic and environmental dimensions and Sustainable Devel-opment Goals. It will provide knowledge, understanding and critical conscious-ness on the main sustainability issues of social wellbeing, environmental health and general economic prosperity. Doing so, it will dwell on prevailing condi-tions, reasons and probable solutions related with (a) biodiversity, (b) envi-ronmental degradation, (c) waste, (d) climate change, (e) and systemic limits such as carrying capacity and food, water and energy resources, industrial and consumer culture, (f) prevailing and probable solutions such as renewable en-ergy, water and waste management, green policies, environmental and social justice and responsibility, (g) and hindering factors such as relations of orga-nized power and vested interest.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Basic information about the course and student responsibilities
2nd Week
Ecology and ecological system:Concept, properties, features/components and importance of ecosystems Structure, types, functions and interrelations of ecosystems
3rd Week
Need for ecological sustainability:Present conditions of the land, air and water ecosystems
4th Week
Organized human life and enduring and increasing problems in human conditions in the World
5th Week
Economic development: Why and for whom? Explanations of conflicting major theories Meaning and need for economic sustainability Connections of economy and ecosystems on sustainability
6th Week
Sustainable development for sustainable ecological system or vice versa: Diverse explanations. What kinds of feasible choice corporations have? Whose environmental footprints are determining? What is your position in creation of environmental conditions? What are your contributions in creation of environmental conditions?
7th Week
Mid-term exam
8th Week
Historical development of sustainable development: Basic features of them in terms of solutions
9th Week
Current solutions beyond sustainable development:Green economy; green transformation; digital transformation; circular economy, green agreement and others
10th Week
Problems and solutions on land ecosystems uses Biodiversity; flora and fauna Land pollution and waste Desertification and deforestation, rainforest destruction Land pollution and food production
11th Week
Problems and solutions on air ecosystems:Air pollution and industrial waste discharged to air Climate change and outcomes of it Fossils, energy production and alternatives such as renewable energy, energy recovery
12th Week
Problems and solutions on water ecosystems: Water pollution and industrial waste discharged and thrown to waters İmpacts of global climate change and solutions
13th Week
Nature of consumption/consumer culture Promotion of conspicuous consumption and elevation of environmental problems
14th Week
An overview: Possible future of sustainability
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
25
Total(%)
55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
45
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
35
35
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
4
56
Preparation for Final exam
1
40
40
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
55
55
Homework
1
35
35
Presentation (including preperation)
1
7
7
Total Workload
270
Total Workload / 30
9
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)