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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
50413METOZ-SRD3013 Sustainability Management 2 Spring 2 0 2 4
Course Type :
Cycle: Associate      TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Short Cycle      EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Instructor BAŞAK KURU
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Instructor BAŞAK KURU
Dersin Kategorisi: Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: Students who have information about the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals; To ensure that environmental, social and economic sustainability can be adapted to the operation of businesses.
Course Content: The historical development of sustainability and related conferences & summits, ecosystem services and ecological balance concepts, examination of the concept of sustainable development, teaching the 3 sub-dimensions of sustainability, namely social, economic and environmental sustainability, in a conceptual framework and presenting examples that can be adapted to businesses.

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) Gain knowledge about sustainability concepts and historical perspective, ecosystem services and natural capital.
  2) Learns the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
  3) Gain an idea about sustainable development and global problems.
  4) Learns the concept of Social Sustainability, which is one of the sub-dimensions of sustainability.
  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.
  6) Learns the concept of Economic Sustainability, one of the sub-dimensions of Sustainability, and related terms.
  7) Gains knowledge on sustainable business models, circular economy and green finance, social entrepreneurship and sustainability in the business world.
  8) Learns the concept of Environmental Sustainability, which is one of the sub-dimensions of sustainability.
  9) Have knowledge about climate change and its effects and climate crisis. ​
  10) Gain knowledge about water management and conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy resources.
  11) Studies on Sustainability Policies and Strategies can be examined and interpreted.
  12) Becomes able to understand the concepts related to national and international sustainability policies and corporate sustainability strategies and the correlation between them.
  13) Become informed of examples of sustainability reporting and certification practices both in the world and in Turkey.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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.)

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) • Introduction, aim and objectives of the course • Sustainability concepts and historical perspective Lecture Notes
2) • Ecosystem services and natural capital • United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Lecture Notes
3) • Examining each SDG • Sustainable development and global issues Lecture Notes
4) Social Sustainability • Social justice, inequality and gender Articles shared via Online Beykoz
5) Social Sustainability • Health, education and welfare • Social responsibility and ethics Articles shared via Online Beykoz
6) Economic Sustainability • Sustainable business models • Circular economy and green finance Lecture Notes
7) Economic Sustainability • Social entrepreneurship and sustainability in business Articles shared via Online Beykoz
8) Midterm
9) Environmental Sustainability • Climate crisis • Water management and conservation • Energy efficiency and renewable energy sources Lecture Notes
10) Environmental Sustainability • Climate change and its effects Lecture Notes
11) Sustainability Policies and Strategies Online Beykoz üzerinden paylaşılan makaleler
12) National and international sustainability policies • Corporate sustainability strategies Articles shared via Online Beykoz
13) 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. Lecture Notes
14) General review and evaluation Lecture Notes
*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: Kurs notları Online Beykoz üzerinden paylaşılacaktır.
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

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 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5 KPLO 6 KPLO 7 KPLO 9
1 3 5 3 5 2 4 2 4
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8
CLO9
CLO10
CLO11
CLO12
CLO13

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) Knowing Modern Logistics activities and being able to learn the basic legislation on these issues.
2) Lists warehouse operation procedures, order management, material handling, packaging and labelling processes.
3) To know the developments and policies that Modern Logistics follows today and to learn the institutions and organizations that will follow these developments. 3
4) Recognizing and editing documents used in logistics-related fields. Ability to clearly explain the knowledge and practices he/she has to his/her colleagues, superiors and the people and organizations he/she serves. 5
5) Having knowledge and awareness of basic legal knowledge, social responsibility, ethical values, social security rights, along with the ability to follow and apply the legislation related to the profession.
6) Ability to follow and analyze the internal and external environment of businesses in the field of logistics by knowing the basic characteristics and economic life 3
7) Ability to analyze complex problems and bring a multifaceted perspective to problems by synthesizing different ideas, thanks to the applied training received in the field of logistics. 1
8) Ability to use theoretical methods regarding design, planning and decision-making within the scope of logistics activities in the field of application.
9) Ability to interpret and evaluate classical and current theories used in the field of logistics and supply chain, taking into account the developments, changes and tendencies in the sector. 3

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 CLO5 CLO6 CLO7 CLO8 CLO9 CLO10 CLO11 CLO12 CLO13
-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
Quizzes 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