Information Package / Course Catalogue
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Theory: 0
Prt.: 0
Credit: 0
Lab: 0
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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.Students can explain basic environmental concepts and the historical development of major environmental issues.
2.Students can evaluate the sustainable use of natural resources and their environmental impacts.
3.Students can identify major environmental problems such as air, water, and soil pollution and analyze their causes and consequences.
4.Students can compare national and international environmental policies and discuss the legal and institutional structures in the environmental management process.
5.Students can interpret social awareness of environmental issues, civil society movements, and participation in policy-making processes.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mehmet Metin Dam, Küresel Isınma ve Ekonomik Etkileri, Gece Kitaplığı, Ekim 2018.
2.Ruşen Keleş, Can Hamamcı, Aykut Çoban. Çevre Politikası, İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, 2015.
3.Yavuz Bozkurt, Çevre Sorunları ve Politikaları, Ekin Yayınevi, Ekim 2021.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The concept of environment and the historical development of environmental problems
Week 2 - Theoretical
The limitations of natural resources and sustainable use
Week 3 - Theoretical
Air pollution and climate change
Week 4 - Theoretical
Water pollution and management of water resources
Week 5 - Theoretical
Soil pollution, desertification, and erosion
Week 6 - Theoretical
Loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services
Week 7 - Theoretical
Energy production, consumption, and environmental impacts
Week 8 - Theoretical
Urbanization, industrialization, and environmental problems
Week 9 - Theoretical
Waste management and recycling policies
Week 10 - Theoretical
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) and strategic planning
Week 11 - Theoretical
International environmental policies and agreements
Week 12 - Theoretical
Environmental policies and institutional structure in Turkey
Week 13 - Theoretical
Environmental movements and the role of civil society
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation and general review of current environmental issues
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)131
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
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PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
5
OÇ-2
3
3
2
3
3
5
2
3
3
4
OÇ-3
2
5
3
5
3
5
2
3
3
3
OÇ-4
2
2
3
5
5
2
2
2
3
3
OÇ-5
2
2
3
3
4
5
3
3
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026