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:
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Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Gain knowledge about sustainability concepts and historical perspective, ecosystem services and natural capital.
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2) Learns the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
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3) Gain an idea about sustainable development and global problems.
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4) Learns the concept of Social Sustainability, which is one of the sub-dimensions of sustainability.
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5) Can approach social justice, inequality and gender, health, education and welfare, social responsibility and ethics issues within a conceptual framework and express their necessity for business.
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6) Learns the concept of Economic Sustainability, one of the sub-dimensions of Sustainability, and related terms.
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7) Gains knowledge on sustainable business models, circular economy and green finance, social entrepreneurship and sustainability in the business world.
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8) Learns the concept of Environmental Sustainability, which is one of the sub-dimensions of sustainability.
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9) Have knowledge about climate change and its effects and climate crisis.
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10) Gain knowledge about water management and conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy resources.
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11) Studies on Sustainability Policies and Strategies can be examined and interpreted.
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12) Becomes able to understand the concepts related to national and international sustainability policies and corporate sustainability strategies and the correlation between them.
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13) Become informed of examples of sustainability reporting and certification practices both in the world and in Turkey.
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Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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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.)
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Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
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• Introduction, aim and objectives of the course
• Sustainability concepts and historical perspective |
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• Ecosystem services and natural capital
• United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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• Examining each SDG
• Sustainable development and global issues |
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Social Sustainability
• Social justice, inequality and gender |
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Social Sustainability
• Health, education and welfare
• Social responsibility and ethics |
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Economic Sustainability
• Sustainable business models
• Circular economy and green finance |
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Economic Sustainability
• Social entrepreneurship and sustainability in business |
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8) |
Midterm |
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Environmental Sustainability
• Climate crisis
• Water management and conservation
• Energy efficiency and renewable energy sources |
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Environmental Sustainability
• Climate change and its effects |
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Sustainability Policies and Strategies |
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National and international sustainability policies
• Corporate sustainability strategies
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Sustainability Indices in Our Country and in the World
Global Reporting Initiative Guide,
United Nations Global Compact,
United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment,
OECD Guide to Multinational Enterprises,
ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Guide,
AA1000APS Accountability Standard,
AA1000AS is the Assurance Standard. |
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14) |
General review and evaluation |
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Kurs notları Online Beykoz üzerinden paylaşılacaktır.
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References: |
Shirazi, M. R., & Keivani, R. (Eds.). (2019). Urban social sustainability: theory, policy and practice. Routledge.
Güner, U. (2020). Çevresel sürdürülebilirlik. Utku Güner.
Docherty, P., Kira, M., & Shani, A. R. (Eds.). (2008). Creating sustainable work systems: Developing social sustainability. Routledge.
Colantonio, A., & Dixon, T. (2011). Urban regeneration and social sustainability: Best practice from European cities. John Wiley & Sons.
Portney, K. E. (2015). Sustainability. MIT Press.
Thiele, L. P. (2016). Sustainability. John Wiley & Sons. Materyal
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Explains basic, theoretical and practical information about logistics management. |
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1.1 Defines the purchasing and procurement processes. |
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1.2 Lists warehouse operation procedures, order management, material handling, packaging and labelling processes. |
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1.3 Lists the requirements of inventory management. |
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1.4 Explains the operational processes of all types of transport and intermodal transport. |
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1.5 Matches effectively the current information and communication technologies required by logistics management. |
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1.6 Recalls both national and international legislation and regulations related to logistics area. |
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1.7 Explains the occupational health and safety, environmental protection, quality and continuous improvement procedures which are deemed necessary in the field of logistics. |
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Interprets the supply chain management philosophy. |
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2.1 Lists the duties and responsibilities of all parties along the supply chain. |
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2.2 Indicates the importance of information sharing and trust in the supply chain. |
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2.3 Associates all logistics activities within the framework of cooperation in supply chain management. |
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2.4 Explains sustainable supply chain management. |
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Explains the basic and theoretical knowledge required by national and international business and trade.
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3.1 Interpret the knowledge of the country and the world economy. |
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3.2 Explains the basic business functions and business processes. |
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3.3 Recall the basic information about customs procedures. |
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3.4 Explains the processes related to foreign trade (INCOTERMS and payment methods, etc.). |
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Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a semester.
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4.1 Experiences all processes in business life. |
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4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. |
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4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
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Acquires the competencies defined as the institutional outcomes of Beykoz University on the basic level, inline with the expectations of business world and the society. |
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5.1 Acquires competency of analyzing and solving the problems. |
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5.2 Has awareness for ethical and social responsibility. |
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5.3 Takes responsibility as a team member in works and operations of his/her field. |
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5.4 Is aware of written, verbal communication and interaction.
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5.5 Follows the developments of advanced technology and digital transformation. |
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5.6 Acquires the awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.7 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.8 Evaluates the developments of his/her field with the understanding of an entrepreneur. |
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5.9 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least A2 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B1). |
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WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Course |
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Laboratory |
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Application |
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Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
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Field Work |
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Study Hours Out of Class |
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Presentations / Seminar |
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Project |
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Homework Assignments |
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Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
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WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Quizzes |
2 |
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Midterms |
1 |
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Semester Final Exam |
1 |
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Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
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TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
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ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
4 |