| MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GEP0631 | Sustainability and Climate Action | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | GE-Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor |
| 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. |
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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. |
| 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. |
| 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 | ||
| Course Notes: | ItsLearning platformuna ders kaynakları ve notları öğretim elemanı tarafından yüklenecektir. |
| References: | UNITAR, FAO, Birleşmiş Milletler |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | % 0 | |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | 2 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 5 |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 55 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 45 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 55 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Project | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quizzes | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 122 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | |
| 2) | identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| 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. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) | |
| 4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering management practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering management problems. | |
| 6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. | |
| 7) | Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. | |
| 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. | |
| 9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
| 10) | Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
| 11) | Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |
| 12) | Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |