YOT240 Global Climate Change

3 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code YOT240
Name Global Climate Change
Semester 4. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. BİLGE BOZ


Course Goal

To teach the causes and consequences of climate change and the measures to be taken against adverse effects.

Course Content

TClimate and its factors, greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases, determination of greenhouse gas emissions, carbon cycle, prediction of climate change, climate models, effects of climate change (sea level rise, temperature increases, biodiversity), effects on sectors (agriculture, forestry, health, energy, tourism), political dimension of climate change, IPCC, Climate change prevention and adaptation methods.

Course Precondition

-none

Resources

1. Prof.Dr. Ali Savaş KOPARAL, EKOLOJİ VE ÇEVRE BİLGİSİ, Anadolu Aöf yayınları 2. Burhan HEKİMOĞLU, Mustafa ALTINDEĞER, KÜRESEL ISINMA VE İKLİM DEĞİŞİKLİĞİ

Notes

Digital resources, Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the general structure and functioning of the atmosphere.
LO02 Relates the difference and connection between climate and weather events.
LO03 Explains the characteristics of climates on Earth.
LO04 Explains the relationship between climatic features and water, soil, vegetation and living activities of living things.
LO05 Discusses the main causes of global warming.
LO06 Discusses the causes and consequences of global climate changes.
LO07 Evaluates the relationship between environmental pollution and global warming.
LO08 Interprets the measures to be taken against global warming.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students explain the basic information about the agricultural production process, organic farming principles, production philosophy and basic information about the subject. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students know whether the information they have learned in the field of organic agriculture is correct, reliable and up-to-date. 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students know developments in ecosystem, biodiversity and sustainable agriculture management, rural development, agricultural planning and agricultural technology use and their effects on human life. 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students manage organic farming production activities in line with the provisions of the Organic Agriculture Law and the Regulation on the Principles and Implementation of Organic Agriculture. 2
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students can find solutions to the problems they may encounter during the production stages of the organic product until it reaches the final consumer. 2
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students can evaluate the problems in organic agriculture in accordance with the scientific research method (defining, analyzing, producing and applying solutions based on research and evidence). 3
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students fulfill their responsibilities in solving the problems they encounter in the field of organic agriculture both individually and as a team member. 3
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Students follow the developments related to their profession with the necessity of lifelong learning. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can use the knowledge gained through research and inquiry in the field of organic agriculture. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can produce projects with the awareness of social, cultural and ethical responsibility by interacting with people and institutions related to the field of organic agriculture. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students know a foreign language at the A2 general level of the European Language Portfolio, who will be able to manage the communication process related to the profession and other fields.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students can communicate verbally and in writing by using information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field of organic agriculture.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students can apply the results obtained from the scientific research process related to the field of organic agriculture. 3
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students perform their duties and responsibilities related to organic agriculture in accordance with scientific, cultural, ethical values and legal regulations. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Students have sufficient awareness of social justice, quality, cultural values, occupational health and safety in the field of organic agriculture. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definitions Related to Weather and Climate Events, Climate Types and Observations Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Atmosphere and Features Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Energy, Heat and Temperature Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Evapotranpration, Humidty and Condensation Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Precipitation Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Air Pressure Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Winds formations and Characteristics Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Related issues from the course materials should be read Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Air masses and Fronts Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Climate and Effects on Agriculture Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Extreme Weather Events and Effects Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Drougt, Wind and Precipitation Erosion and Desertification Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Flood and Storms Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Climate Change and Determination of Cliamte Change Methods Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Student performance homework presentations Related issues from the course materials should be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Related issues from the course materials should be read Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Related issues from the course materials should be read


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 12 3 36
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 12 2 24
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 75
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,00
ECTS 3 ECTS