BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
| 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 |
| GEP0633 | Environment and Sustainable Development | 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: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Assist. Prof. PINAR ÖZUYAR |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | NA |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to enable students to understand the principles of the concept of sustainable development in general and to think in a versatile way especially in terms of environment. In addition to the relationship with the environmental sustainability components like air, water and land (including biodiversity), it defines individual contribution possibilities with current as well as the global changing norms and approaches regarding resources, use and pollution. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Learning Outcomes Can state and explain the principles of sustainable development Knows the basic concepts of sustainable development. State and define the relationship between selected global topics and sustainable development. Knows the basic global problems in terms of environment Understands what needs to be done for environmental sustainability regarding air, water and soil (including biodiversity) receptive environments. Explains the impact of global warming and climate change in our daily lifes and what can be done. |
Course Content
| This course focuses on the concept of sustainable development that is organized in meeting human development goals while maintaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services on which the economy and society depend. Sustainable development differs from the concept of sustainability by adding the 'future' factor. Although sustainable development is a major subject with many sub-sections, the course covers the knowledge and skills that form the basis for understanding the concept, especially in the context of environmental quality. Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, group work, case study, discussion, observation and use of digital resources. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Sustainable development indicators, goals and global efforts | |
| 2) | Sustainable development indicators, goals and global efforts | |
| 3) | Project 1 | |
| 4) | Population and city | |
| 5) | Population and city | |
| 6) | Natural resources, biodiversity and waste | |
| 7) | Natural resources, biodiversity -Food and water | |
| 8) | Midterm Week | |
| 9) | Climate Change and Energy | |
| 10) | Climate Change and Energy | |
| 11) | Project 2 | |
| 12) | Circular Economy, Clean Production and consumption | |
| 13) | Circular Economy, Clean Production and consumption | |
| 14) | Project 3 |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Hot, Flat, and Crowded by Thomas L. Friedman, The Age of Sustainable Development, Jeffrey Sachs, The Upcycle by William McDonough, Michael Braungart and others (detaylı liste daha sonra verilecektir) |
| References: | Daha sonra verilecektir |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Project | 5 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Project | 5 | 6 | 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 113 | ||
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) | Being able to identify problems and ask right questions | 2 |
| 2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | 1 |
| 3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | 3 |
| 4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | 4 |
| 5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | 3 |
| 6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | 4 |
| 7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | |
| 8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | 3 |
| 9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | |
| 10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | 2 |
| 11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | |
| 12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | 3 |
| 13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | |
| 14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | |
| 15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment | 3 |