Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sustainable Development
Course Code: ECON434
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

In this course, it is aimed to explain the differences between the concepts of development and sustainable development and to evaluate and discuss the success of the policies and strategies followed by Turkey and other countries in the realisation of these goals in line with the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations through the indicators related to each goal.

Course Content

Within the scope of this course, firstly, the concepts of development and sustainable development will be explained. Each of the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations will be analysed and the indicators related to each goal will be evaluated in various country examples and Turkey. What can be done to increase the success of sustainable development policies and strategies will be discussed.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Students will be able to explain the concepts of development and sustainable development and the difference between them.
2.Students will evaluate the current situation in Turkey and in the world of the goals set within the scope of sustainable development objectives.
3.Students will be able to evaluate and interpret the policies implemented to realise the objectives of sustainable development and their results.
4.Students will be able to explain the factors affecting the success of sustainable development policies.
5.Students will be able to evaluate Turkey's position against the world countries in line with sustainable development goals.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Jeffrey D. Sachs, (2020). Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Çağı. Yeditepe Üniversitesi Yayınevi
2.Burcu Yavuz Tiftikçigil, (2021). Farklı Perspektiflerden Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Development and sustainable development
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development Goal 1. No poverty Sustainable Development Goal 2. Zero hunger
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development Goal 3. Good health and well-being
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development Goal 4. Quality education Sustainable Development Goal 5. Gender equality
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development Goal 6. Clean water and sanitation 6
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development Goal 7. Affordable and clean energy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development Goal 8. Decent work and economic growth
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development Goal 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development Goal 10. Reduced inequalities 10
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development Goal 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development Goal 12. Responsible production and consumption
Week 12 - Theoretical
ustainable Development Goal 13. Climate action
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development Goal 14. Life below water Sustainable Development Goal 15. Life on land , güçlü kurumlar Sustainable Development Goal 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Week 14 - Theoretical
ortaklıklar Sustainable Development Goal 17. Partnerships for goals
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination117118
Final Examination122123
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026