Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : ÜKK221 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 1 |
| Prt. | : 1 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 2 |
The aim of the Zero Waste and Sustainability course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and awareness of environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and the zero-waste approach. The course aims to enable students to evaluate carbon footprint, circular economy, product life cycle, renewable energy, energy efficiency, green transformation, and sustainable production practices, as well as develop solutions to reduce environmental impacts.
This course covers the concepts of zero waste and sustainability, environmental problems and climate change, carbon footprint management, circular economy, resource efficiency, waste management and recycling systems, product life cycle and life cycle assessment, green manufacturing and cleaner production technologies, green transformation practices, renewable energy resources, energy management and energy efficiency, sustainable supply chains and green logistics, environmental management systems, sustainability standards, the use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in sustainability applications, as well as zero-waste projects and industrial applications.
| 1. | Explains the concepts of zero waste, sustainability, circular economy, and green transformation and evaluates their importance for environmental sustainability. |
| 2. | Analyzes the environmental impacts of carbon footprint, energy consumption, and resource utilization and develops recommendations for improving environmental performance. |
| 3. | Evaluates waste management, recycling, product life cycle, and life cycle assessment applications and interprets sustainable production and consumption processes. |
| 4. | Explains the role of renewable energy resources, energy efficiency practices, and environmental management systems in sustainable development. |
| 5. | Evaluates the relationship between digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and sustainability practices and develops solution proposals for environmental challenges. |
| 1. | Akdur, H. (2022). Sustainable development and environmental management. Nobel Academic Publishing. |
| 2. | Aykaç, M., & Karaca, C. (2021). Environmental management and sustainability practices. Seçkin Publishing. |
| 3. | Özmehmet, E. (2020). Green economy for sustainable development. Ekin Publishing. |
| 4. | Türkay, O. (2022). Carbon footprint and climate change management. Gazi Publishing. |
| 5. | Yıldız, Ş., & Yılmaz, V. (2021). Waste management and recycling technologies. Dora Publishing. |
| 6. | Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of the Republic of Türkiye. (2024). Zero waste implementation guide. |
| 7. | The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK). (2024). Sustainability and green transformation reports. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %10 |
| Term Assignment | 1 | %10 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %20 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| Lecture - Practice | 14 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| Assignment | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Term Project | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 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 | PÇ-14 | PÇ-15 | |
OÇ-1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
OÇ-2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
OÇ-4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
OÇ-5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 |