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| Code | CMS203 |
| Name | Environmental Issues |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ÇAĞATAYHAN BEKİR ERSÜ |
Course Goal
To gain the ability to offer solutions for the prevention of environmental pollution in a local and global context. a. Examples of the work done to prevent environmental pollution in local and global contexts are given. b. It is ensured that human activities that harm the environment at local and global scale are discussed. c. It gives examples of how biology is associated with other disciplines in the prevention of environmental pollution.
Course Content
Environmental problem, ecological footprint, carbon footprint, water footprint. Evaluates the causes and possible consequences of current environmental problems. a. Current environmental problems (decrease in biological diversity, air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, radioactive pollution, sound pollution, acid rains, global climate change, erosion, destruction of natural habitats and forest fires) are summarized and the negative effects of these problems on living beings are stated. b. Emphasis is placed on diseases caused by environmental problems. Questions the role of an individual in the emergence of environmental problems. c. Applications related to ecological footprint, water footprint and carbon footprint are made. d. It is ensured that solutions are developed to reduce the ecological footprint, water footprint and carbon footprint.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Lecturer notes
Notes
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Show an understanding of the essential attributes of the important environmental issues presented in class. |
| LO02 | Demonstrate an understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of these issues. |
| LO03 | Discuss the long and short term implications of human kind not dealing with these issues. |
| LO04 | Define the concept of sustainable development and discuss its importance and relevance to the future of human activity. |
| LO05 | Show how an individual, through their own lifestyle, makes an impact upon the environment and how they might be able to contribute to finding solutions to environmental problems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Effective use of Information and communication technologies | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Professional and ethical responsibility | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relationship between Current Environmental Problems and Humans | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Relationship between Agricultural Activities and Current Environmental Problems | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Relationship between Industrial Activities and Current Environmental Problems | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Relationship between Urbanization and Current Environmental Problems | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Erosion and Deforestation | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Air Pollution and Acid Rains | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Soil Pollution | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Water Resources Pollution | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Radioactive and Electromagnetic Pollution | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Noise and Light Pollution | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Global Climate Change and Greenhouse Effect | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Ecological Footprint, Carbon Footprint, Water Footprint - 1 | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Ecological Footprint, Carbon Footprint, Water Footprint - 2 | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Prevention and Control Strategies for Current Environmental Problems | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and course preparation books, review of current environmental events | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 54 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,16 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||