GEP0631 Sustainability and Climate ActionBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (ENGLISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (ENGLISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0631 Sustainability and Climate Action Fall
Spring
3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Objectives: The course aims to informing, awareness and provide examples of emergency measures to combat climate change and its effects. In this sense, the course provides the participants of the course with the basics of transforming our living habits from individual to society on topics such as being informed about the global environmental policies followed and their integration into national climate plans, gaining a critical view on climate action campaigns, examining the solutions brought by nature-based and nature-friendly technologies to mitigate climate change, and assimilating the philosophy of sustainability.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) You can explain what climate change is
2) You can describe how we plan to adapt to the negative impacts of climate change
3) You can identify opportunities for low carbon development
4) You can describe the transformative role that cities can play in achieving green and climate resilient development.
5) You can explain how climate negotiations work
6) You can formulate a climate pledge, project or policy.
7) You can explain how weather, climate variability and climate change can affect human health.
8) You can identify ways in which changing your diet makes a positive impact.


Course Content

This lecture focus on the integration of climate change measures into national plans, the improvement of education, awareness-raising and climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warnings.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Climate Change
2) An Overview of Ecology
3) The Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Action
4) The Basic Concepts of Climate Change
5) Adaptation to Climate Change
6) Climate Change and Human Health
7) Sustainable Diet, Agriculture and Impacts on the Planet
8) Nature-based and Eco-friendly Technological Solutions
9) The Key Issues in the ongoing International Climate Change Negotiations
10) The Roles of Educational Institutions in Climate Actions
11) Study Case: Cities and Climate Action: The Sustainable Environmental Projects of a Municipality
12) The Overview to Climate Actions in Turkey and World
12) The Overview to Climate Actions in Turkey and World
13) The Principal Challenges and Opportunities for Climate Change Action
14) Overview

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: ItsLearning platformuna ders kaynakları ve notları öğretim elemanı tarafından yüklenecektir.
References: UNITAR, FAO, Birleşmiş Milletler

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 5
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 55
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 55
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 3 39
Presentations / Seminar 1 5 5
Project 1 15 15
Quizzes 2 10 20
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 122

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field. 2
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 1
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 4
4) To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. 1
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 1
6) To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 1
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 1
8) To be able to use skills for effective communication. 5
9) To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively. 1
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 1
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 1
12) To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. 5