BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
BA4023 | Industrial Ecology | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | Industrial Ecology is a systems-based, multidisciplinary discourse that seeks to understand emergent behavior of complex integrated human/natural systems. It can also be identified as the multi – faceted science behind sustainability. It is a relatively new area of science where industrial activities are reviewed in an integrated approach of environment, energy and economy. Students who are wanting to claim a strategy based position in any business should be endorsed with the industrial ecology tools (i.e. carbon footprint) since these tools are aiding mechanisms in dealing with corporate risks and resilience. The scope will cover the concept as well as the tools of industrial ecology and how to carry out and analyse these tools providing a solid foundation to strategy based thinking in a business environment. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; At the end of the course, you will be able to: 1. Exhibit awareness about earth and climate science in general 2. Exhibit awareness about how nature is related to industry and the impact of industrial processes on humans and earth 3. Understand and demonstrate know-how on LCA, Carbon and water footprints 4. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of legislation relevant to industrial ecology 5. Understand and explain how to transpose current industrial thinking in the context of industrial ecology |
The teaching methods of the course are Project, Collaborative Learning, Educational Game, Guest Speaker, Lecture, Reading, Discussion, Individual Study. As this is a course on industrial ecology and will be discussed based on company environment interactions having direct effect on company resilience, know-how gained in the course will be very crucial for business related study fields. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the course | |
2) | Dilemma of Sustainable Development (sustainability indicators) | |
3) | Term Project 1: Introduction | |
4) | Energy | |
5) | Climate Change | |
6) | Basics of industry and environment relations (earth & climate science, resources, population dynamics, global concerns, Role of Legislation and International standards & certification Impact evaluation, environmental accounting, green value change management, Carbon and Water footprints, Life Cycle Analysis, Life Cost Assessment) | |
7) | Basics of industry and environment relations (Impact evaluation, environmental accounting, green value change management, Carbon and Water footprints, Life Cycle Analysis, Life Cost Assessment) | |
8) | Midterm | |
9) | Basics of industry and environment relations (Impact evaluation, environmental accounting, green value change management, Carbon and Water footprints, Life Cycle Analysis, Life Cost Assessment) | |
10) | Tools of Industrial Ecology (Industrial Symbiosis, Eco-industrial parks, clusters | |
11) | Tools of Industrial Ecology (Industrial Symbiosis, Eco-industrial parks, clusters | |
12) | Term Project | |
13) | Tools of Industrial Ecology (Industrial Symbiosis, Eco-industrial parks, clusters, etc) | |
14) | Wrap Up | |
15) | Final |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
References: | The resources will be shared during class. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
Project | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 7 | 91 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Project | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 150 |
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 | 5 |
2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | 3 |
3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | 4 |
4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | 5 |
5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | 3 |
6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | 3 |
7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | 2 |
8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | 1 |
9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | 1 |
10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | 3 |
11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | 2 |
12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | 3 |
13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | 3 |
14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | 5 |
15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment | 5 |