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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60521YETOS-SBG2462 Introduction to Sustainability 2 Spring 2 0 2 3
Course Type : University Elective
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Doçent Dr. ÇEYİZ MAKAL FAİRCLOUGH
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:


Dersin Kategorisi: Competency Development (University Elective)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the Introduction to Sustainability course is to develop an ecological perspective that protects the right to life of other living things and ecosystems, in the era of climate crisis we are in, is seen as a citizenship consciousness. It aims to raise awareness about the necessities of social life.
Course Content: In this course, concepts and topics such as ecological literacy, sustainability, the principle of interdependence in nature and human relations, climate crisis, global warming, carbon footprint, sustainability problems in the field of energy and food, consumption culture and waste problem, environmental justice are environmental issues in different parts of the world. topics will be covered.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) ● Periodically lists the historical development and critical points of sustainability activities.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) ● Integrates sustainability into our lives and values.
  2) Comprehends the local, regional and global effects of energy production and consumption.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) ● Explains the concepts of environmental, economic and social sustainability

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Orientation and Definition of Sustainability
2) History of Sustainability and Basic Concepts
3) Consumption and Consumer
4) Global challenges: CLIMATE CHANGE
5) Understanding Ecosystems
6) ENERGY AND SOCIETY
7) DOCUMENTARY on SUSTAINABILITY: CLASS DISCUSSIONS ON SUSTAINABILITY
8) Midterm Exam
9) Sustainability and Waste Management
10) Sustainability and Environmental Pollution
11) Sustainability and the Food Problem :Food and Agriculture
12) Sustainable City and Living Spaces
13) Sustainability and Energy Systems
14) Sustainability and Art
15) Reviewing Important Concepts on Sustainability
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: ● Brinkmann, Robert (2016). Introduction to Sustainability . Wiley-Blackwell
● Mulligan, Martin (2017). An Introduction to Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Personal Perspectives. Routledge
● Ders Notları: Sürdürülebilirlik ders sunumları ve makaleler. (Dersin Öğretim Üyesi tarafından sağlanacaktır.)
References: • Elliott, Jennifer (2012). An Introduction to Sustainable Development. Routledge
• Wackernagel, M., et al. (1996). An ecological footprint: Reducing human impact on Earth. New Society Publishers

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) He/She comprehends communication in all aspects.
2) He/She follows the developments in our country and the world.
3) To apply the theoretical and conceptual information for the field of Public Relations and Advertising.
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
5) S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 20.00
Midterms 1 % 30.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 2 3 6
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 2 3 6
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 54
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 2 3 6
Midterms 1 3 3
Semester Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 12
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 66
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 3