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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0253 |
| Name | Plastic Pollution and Effects |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SEDAT GÜNDOĞDU |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SEDAT GÜNDOĞDU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. SEDAT GÜNDOĞDU (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to learn plastic pollution, to understand the effects of plastic pollution on life, to learn the interactions with organisms, to learn the research methods of plastic pollution and to know how to reduce plastic pollution.
Course Content
What is plastic What are plastic types Historical development of plastic production. Sources of plastic pollution. Ways of contamination of plastic pollution. Microplastic. The effect of plastic pollution on organisms. Methods of researching plastic pollution. Ways to reduce plastic pollution. Sustainable consumption.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It tells the plastic types and how they contaminate terrestrial and marine environments. |
| LO02 | Explain the negative effects of plastic pollution and research methods on plastic pollution. |
| LO03 | The relationship between plastic pollution and organisms is understood. |
| LO04 | Tells about ways to reduce plastic pollution. |
| LO05 | To give knowledge on Microplastics |
| LO06 | Explain the limitation of the recycling for tackling plastic pollution. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Plastics | ||
| 2 | What is type of plastics | ||
| 3 | What is plastic pollution | ||
| 4 | What is plastic pollution | ||
| 5 | Source of plastic pollution | ||
| 6 | Current status of plastic pollution | ||
| 7 | What is Microplastics | ||
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Research methods of plastic pollution | ||
| 10 | Research methods of plastic pollution | ||
| 11 | Effect of plastic pollution on environment and organisms | ||
| 12 | Effect of plastic pollution on environment and organisms | ||
| 13 | Possibilty of life without plastics. | ||
| 14 | How to reduce plastic pollution | ||
| 15 | Sustainable consumption | ||
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||