The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Define the concept of sustainability,
2) Understand the causes of climate change from different dimensions,
3) Discuss the effects of climate change from sociological, cultural and psychological perspectives,
4) Analyze the challenges faced by climate scientists in communicating climate change,
5) Discuss the theoretical foundations of climate change communication,
6) Analyze case studies on climate change communication,
7) Learn climate change communication tools: visuals, storytelling, games, movies, events, advertisements, advocacy, new media,
8) Have information about climate change activism. |
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Related Preparation |
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Message in climate change communication: emotions, frames, storytelling |
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| 2) |
An overview of the concept of sustainability, climate change as a sustainability problem |
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| 3) |
An in-depth look at climate change: Causes; results; cultural, psychological and social perspectives
Progress on a global level: understanding why global agreements are important; examining the UNFCCC, the Paris Agreement, the IPCC |
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| 4) |
What can we do for a more sustainable world?
Calculating carbon footprint
In-class activity |
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| 5) |
What is communication?
Disciplines related to climate change communication: Environmental communication, risk communication, science communication
In-class activity |
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| 6) |
Source in climate change communication: A view from the point of view of scientific organizations/people, companies, NGOs and governments. |
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| 7) |
Message in climate change communication: emotions, frames, storytelling |
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| 8) |
Midterm exam |
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| 9) |
Receiver in climate change communication: Who is the target audience in climate crisis messages, how is it determined?
In-class activity |
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| 10) |
Channels in climate change communication: traditional and social media, events, movies, advertisements, games |
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| 11) |
Climate activism |
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| 12) |
Communicating about climate change through art and science |
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| 13) |
Climate change and creativity |
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| 14) |
Review for the final exam |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. |
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| 2) |
Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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| 3) |
Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective. |
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| 4) |
Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. |
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| 5) |
Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering. |
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| 6) |
Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. |
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| 7) |
Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. |
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| 8) |
Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. |
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| 9) |
Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. |
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| 10) |
Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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| 11) |
Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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| 12) |
Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |
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