Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 200301104103 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS | Compulsory | 2 | 4 | 4 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
It is to explain the importance of preventing environmental pollution by increasing environmental awareness. Methods and methodologies to be used for effective environmental protection will be explained in the course, by discussing how countries can cooperate effectively and efficiently for measures on a global scale. After taking this course, students are expected to have a basic understanding and knowledge in order to be more sensitive and conscious of the environment. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Bahadır AKMAN |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Learning environmental awareness and environmental problems | 2 | Understanding environmental pollution | 3 | Obtaining information on environmental management |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
What is Environmental Pollution?, Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil Contamination, Thermal Pollution, Sources and Causes of Environmental Pollution, Effects of Pollution on Wildlife and Their Habitats, Prevention of Pollution. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Environment description | | | 2 | Historical developments in environment and nature conservation; sectoral environmental issues | | | 3 | Environmental law; population growth and its impact on the environment | | | 4 | Nature pollution - air pollution | | | 5 | Nature pollution - water pollution; wetlands | | | 6 | Nature pollution - soil pollution; pesticides | | | 7 | Midterm | | | 8 | Nature pollution – food pollution; noise | | | 9 | Energy; radiation; base stations and environmental hazards | | | 10 | Wastes | | | 11 | Biodiversity conservation studies | | | 12 | Environmental health | | | 13 | Sustainable development and environment | | | 14 | End of year exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
1 – Çevre Bilimleri. Prof. Dr. H. Ertürk, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, 2009.
2 – Türkiye’nin Çevre Sorunları. Türkiye Çevre Sorunları Vakfı, Kennedy Cad. 33/3 06660 Kavaklıdere-Ankara, 1991.
3 – Çevre Kirlenmesi ve Kontrolü. Prof. Dr. Mehmet KARPUZCU, Boğaziçi Üniv. Çevre Bilimleri Enstitüsü. 3. Baskı, İstanbul, 1991.
4 – Çevre Kirliliği. Prof. Dr. Hasan Hayri TOK, Trakya Üniv. Tekirdağ Ziraat Fak. Toprak Bölümü, 1997.
5 – Lecture Notes and Presentation |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 80 | Homework | 2 | 20 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Self Study | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 14 | 14 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 14 | 14 |
Homework | 2 | 15 | 30 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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