Information Package / Course Catalogue
Global Climate Change Past And Present
Course Code: BYL364
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To provide intellectual knowledge about past and present global climate change

Course Content

The lecture covers the history, causes, potential effects of global climate change, and the necessary actions to be taken.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Adnan ERDAĞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns basic concepts about climate change
2.Learns the history of global climate change
3.Knows the events and elements that cause climate change
4.Understands the possible and current reactions of organisms due to climate change
5.Gains an intellectual background on global (biological-chemical-physical) events
6.Gains an intellectual background on sustainable life
7.Understands the effects of climate change on biodiversity
8.Becomes conscious based on professional ethics and the value of life in shaping his/her attitude towards global problems
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lynas, M. (2008). 6 derece - Isınan Du¨nyadaki Geleceğimiz. NTV Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Climate change, global warming and related concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
World climate overview
Week 3 - Theoretical
Climate changes in past and their causes: climate change in geological periods, glacial and interglacial periods
Week 4 - Theoretical
Greenhouse gases and their effects on temperature increase, normal and unusual composition in the atmosphere, a brief history of increasing CO2 levels, fixation of CO2, and its effects on the Earth
Week 5 - Theoretical
Some general scenarios based on possible high average temperature increases
Week 6 - Theoretical
Expected impacts of climate change 1: Drought, extreme precipitation, change in storm levels
Week 7 - Theoretical
Expected impacts of climate change 2: Melting of glaciers and subsequent processes
Week 8 - Theoretical
Expected impacts of climate change 2a: Changes in ocean currents (MIDTERM EXAM)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Expected impacts of climate change 2b: Rising sea levels
Week 10 - Theoretical
Responses of organisms to climate change 1: Global warming and phytoplankton
Week 11 - Theoretical
Responses of organisms to climate change2: Coral reef and the bleaching problem
Week 12 - Theoretical
Responses of organisms to climate change 3: Responses of plants and animals
Week 13 - Theoretical
Possible socioeconomic consequences of climate change
Week 14 - Theoretical
What to do?
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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
4
OÇ-2
4
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
4
OÇ-6
4
OÇ-7
3
OÇ-8
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026