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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| CHEMISTRY (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | KM542 |
| Name | Sustainability and Green Transformation |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. EMEL YILDIZ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
It teaches the development of scientific and technological strategies in the fight against the global climate crisis. It enables the design of production processes in harmony with nature through green chemistry and life cycle analysis. It aims to transform the concept of waste into resource efficiency through circular economy models. It equips students with the competence to manage green transformation in the academic and industrial world.
Course Content
379 This course examines the efficient use of natural resources, waste management, and the technological and strategic transformation needed for a carbon-neutral future. Students will learn about life cycle analysis, green chemistry principles, renewable energy integration, and circular economy models, gaining the competence to develop practical solutions to combat the global climate crisis.
Course Precondition
Internet, YouTube videos
Resources
1. Yeşil Dönüşüm, TC Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı, 2025. 2. Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation, Tom Theis & Jonathan Tomkin. OpenStax / Rice University, 2012. 3. Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, North Point Press, 2002.
Notes
1. Yeşil Dönüşüm, TC Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı, 2025. 2. Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation, Tom Theis & Jonathan Tomkin. OpenStax / Rice University, 2012. 3. Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, North Point Press, 2002.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understanding of the environmental impact of a product from cradle to grave. |
| LO02 | To comprehend waste prevention, atomic economy, |
| LO03 | nderstanding of the EU Green Deal and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. |
| LO04 | Understanding of non-toxic solvents and Solar, wind, and green hydrogen technologies |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Reaches, evaluates and interprets information by doing research in the field of chemistry. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | S/he has extensive knowledge of the techniques and methods applied in the field of chemistry. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes aware of new and developing applications in the field, gains the competence to examine, learn and apply. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs institutional modeling and empirical research and solves the problems encountered. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows scientific developments in her/his field. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans and maintains a scientific study. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the ability to adapt to new situations and solve problems. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Reaches new technology in the field. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the ability to work independently and in teams and to take responsibility in the field. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Follows the directions in the field, gains the ability to solve complex situations. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Presents the results of their studies in written and oral form. Approaches environmental problems scientifically. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It observes scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It produces solutions by making scientific approaches to the problems related to living spaces and conditions, and raises awareness by informing the environment. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Sustainability | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Global Regulations and the Green Deal | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Green Chemistry and Sustainable Synthesis | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) | repetition of the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Energy Transition: Renewable Resources | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 6 | Water Management and Treatment Technologies | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Microplastics and Pollutant Removal | repetition of the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Investigation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Circular Economy Models | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Nanotechnology and Green Transition | repetition of the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 11 | Carbon Footprint and Emission Trading | repetition of the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 12 | Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Green Financing and Entrepreneurship | repetition of the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Future Scenarios | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 15 | Final Assessments | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 151 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,04 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||