Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : KARA119 |
| Course Type | : Non Departmental Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 2 |
The aim of this course is to raise awareness among students about the sustainable use of water resources, contribute to their understanding of water-saving practices at individual and institutional levels, and develop individuals who can generate solutions for water efficiency by understanding the relationship between climate change and water management.
The course covers the importance of water resources, global and national water issues, water footprint, the relationship between climate change and water resources, water efficiency practices in agriculture, industry and domestic use, rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, sustainable water management, and water conservation methods. Practical examples of water-saving applications that can be implemented in daily life will also be discussed.
| 1. | Can explain the importance of water resources. |
| 2. | Can understand the basic principles of water footprint calculations. |
| 3. | Can evaluate the impacts of climate change on water resources. |
| 4. | Can implement water efficiency practices in daily life. |
| 5. | Can acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to promote public awareness of water efficiency. |
| 1. | T.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı. Su Verimliliği Rehber Dokümanları Serisi |
| 2. | T.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı. Su Verimliliği Seferberliği Yayınları. |
| 3. | T.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı. Binalarda Su Verimliliği Hedefi ve Uygulama Kılavuzu. |
| 4. | UNESCO & UN-Water. The United Nations World Water Development Report 2024: Water for Prosperity and Peace. |
| 5. | FAO. Field Guide to Improve Water Use Efficiency in Small-Scale Agriculture. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Attending Lectures | 1 | %5 |
| Verbal Examination | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 50 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-2 | 5 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-3 | 5 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-4 | 5 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-5 | 5 | ||||||||||||