GEP0633 Environment and Sustainable DevelopmentBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs GASTRONOMY AND CULINARY ARTS (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
GASTRONOMY AND CULINARY ARTS (TURKISH)
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 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 : 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. 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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Can state and explain the principles of sustainable development
2. Knows the basic concepts of sustainable development.
3. State and define the relationship between selected global topics and sustainable development.
4. Knows the basic global problems in terms of environment.
5. Can explain the current status of the above-mentioned objectives globally.

Course Content

Introduction to the course
Sustainable development
indicators, goals and global efforts 1
Sustainable development
indicators, goals and global efforts 2
Term Project
Sustainable Universities
Population and city
Natural resources, biodiversity and waste 1
Natural resources, biodiversity and waste 2
Food and Water
Climate Change and Energy
Term Project
Clean Production and consumption
Wrap Up

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course yok
2) Sustainable Development 1 To be given
3) Sustainable Development 2 To be given
4) Term Project
5) Sustainable Universities
6) Population and City
7) Natural Resources and Biodiversity
8) Natural Resources and Biodiversity
9) Waste
10) Water
11) Food
12) Term Project
13) Climate Change and Energy
14) Clean production and consumption

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: NA
References: NA

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Application 6 % 20
Project 6 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 20
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 80
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 52 728
Application 6 12 72
Study Hours Out of Class 14 64 896
Presentations / Seminar 2 2 4
Project 14 96 1344
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 3046

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) - Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. 2
2) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. -Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. 4
3) Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. -Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. -Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. -Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. 5
4) Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. -Determine learning needs and direct the learning. -Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. 3
5) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. 4
6) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. - Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. - Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project 3