SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60412MEEOS-BUS0345	Circular Economy	0	Spring	3	0	3	4

Course Type :
Cycle:	Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Profesör Dr. MUAMMER MUSTAFA ERDOĞDU
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Profesör Dr. MUAMMER MUSTAFA ERDOĞDU
Dersin Kategorisi:

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

This course will provide students with multidisciplinary base on circular economy knowledge and to strengthen students to tackle with global sustainability challenges by benefitting the potential of circular economy and developing innovative solutions towards circular bioeconomy. The goals of this course include improvements in critical thinking skills and learning how to properly apply aqquired knowledge of theoretical economics to solutions of practical problems.

Course Content:

Today, economic growth largely depends on natural resource consumption. In this linear economic approach, organizations harvest or extract materials, use them to create products, and then sell those products to consumers who discard them when they no longer serve their original purpose. As the population grows and the negative environmental impact of resource extraction continues, this “take-make-dispose” model is rapidly reaching its limits. The circular economy, by contrast, is an economy that is “restorative and regenerative by design and aims to keep products, components and materials at their highest utility and value at all times.” This course will provide students with a foundation to address the climate crisis and resource management. To do this, the course will provide an overview of the principles and practices of the circular economy, which aims to promote the sustainable use of resources and reduce waste. The course will cover topics such as circular business models, sustainable consumption and production, circular design, policy and regulatory frameworks, and the economic, environmental and social benefits of the circular economy. The course is designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as an in-depth understanding of circular economy concepts and practices.

Course Specific Rules

1. Attendance and Participation

If you are serious about your education and your grades, attending classes regularly is essential. All students are expected to arrive on time and participate actively during class sessions.

2. Assessment

The course assessment will consist of one midterm exam (35 points), one final exam (50 points), and one written essay/assignment worth 15 points. A question on the final exam, carrying 30 points, will be based on your review essay. Therefore, this essay will play a crucial role in your overall success, as it accounts for 30% of the final exam grade. Each student will select an essay topic from the provided list. Topics are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and no two students may work on the same topic. It is advisable to select your topic early so that you can research a subject you genuinely enjoy.

Your essay should follow a scientific paper format and address a clear research question. It must be written in Word format, using Times New Roman, 12-point font, and 1.5 line spacing. Proper citation of all sources is required, and strong emphasis should be placed on the use of data, analytical reasoning, and answering the main research question. Students who choose to present their essay in class may receive up to 10 bonus points added to their final exam score.

Academic Integrity
Students are encouraged to explore resources beyond the course material. However, they must not use essay papers prepared by current or former students, or materials prepared by instructors at other universities, unless these are properly cited. Academic honesty and originality are essential.

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) This course will provide students with multidisciplinary base on circular economy knowledge and to strengthen students to tackle with global sustainability challenges by benefitting the potential of circular economy and developing innovative solutions towards circular bioeconomy. The goals of this course include improvements in critical thinking skills and learning how to properly apply aqquired knowledge of theoretical economics to solutions of practical problems
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Student will learn how to apply simple logic to analyze and understand better every day economic issues. They will also learn how to synthesize many separate events into one big system and see how they operate together. There will be time for team work on the projects applying the tools and techniques explained in class.
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) Students are encouraged to meet with the instructor during office hours in order to clarify any of the course materials or to explore the materials in greater depth.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Global challenges: Environmental Polution,Global Warming and United Nations Sustainable development goals (SDGs)
2)	Introduction to circular economy: Understanding the principles and concept of circular economy and how it differs from the traditional linear economy (Inefficiencies of traditional economy)
3)	Related Concepts: Sustainable Development and Waste Management
4)	An overview of the principles and practices of circular economy; Basics of Environmental Economics; Institutional Framework for a Circular Economy
5)	Economic, social and ecological potential of circular economy
6)	Public Good; Economic Instruments for Solving Environmental Problems
7)	Transformation analysis (cultural gap, ecosystem partners, funding requirement) and Limitation of circular economy
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Bases of biobased circulations: a. nutrient recycling; b. carbon capture; c. renewable energy; d. Innovative bio-based products.
10)	Circular textiles; Circular plastics; Circular building materials; Sustainable packing.
11)	Natural Systems, Green Startup Ecosystems and Opportunities on Global and National Level; Green Business models
12)	Circular economy business models: Circular supply chain
13)	Circular economy business models: Recovery & recycling; Sharing platforms; Product as service; Product life extension
14)	Circular economy opportunities for the consumer goods sector

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	2	3
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) To improve analytical thinking, problem solving in organizational issues, time management, self-discipline and communication skills
2) To learn and use the basic information, concepts and theories required in the field of international trade and finance
3) Except the core subjects of the business, to have knowledge about leadership, behavioral sciences, communication and entrepreneurship; in the field of service, mathematics, statistics, law, operations research, information processing and management information systems
4) To have awareness for ethical and social responsivity
5) Ability by supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, to transfer them to the groups within and outside the group in a systematical and effective way
6) To be able to evaluate the norms and standards present in the works in which responsibility in a critical point of view are taken
7) Ability to develop strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas
8) Ability to acquire competence of managing the change
9) To show development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning
10) To follow advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation
11) To have cultural awareness and to be able to transfer this to the groups within and outside the field
12) To have awareness about citizenship competency
13) To acquire communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+)

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

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)	To improve analytical thinking, problem solving in organizational issues, time management, self-discipline and communication skills
2)	To learn and use the basic information, concepts and theories required in the field of international trade and finance
3)	Except the core subjects of the business, to have knowledge about leadership, behavioral sciences, communication and entrepreneurship; in the field of service, mathematics, statistics, law, operations research, information processing and management information systems
4)	To have awareness for ethical and social responsivity
5)	Ability by supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, to transfer them to the groups within and outside the group in a systematical and effective way
6)	To be able to evaluate the norms and standards present in the works in which responsibility in a critical point of view are taken
7)	Ability to develop strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas
8)	Ability to acquire competence of managing the change
9)	To show development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning
10)	To follow advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation
11)	To have cultural awareness and to be able to transfer this to the groups within and outside the field
12)	To have awareness about citizenship competency
13)	To acquire communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+)

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

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

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

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 15.00
Midterms	1	% 35.00
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	14	1	14
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	15	15
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	71
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	36	36
Semester Final Exam	1	46	46
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	82
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			153
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			4