Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
180701801105	ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS	Elective	1	1	4

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

Understanding the basic concepts of environment and environmental problems, the reasons of environmental problems at the national and global scale and the perception of the basic environmental problems and determining the steps to be taken in solving these problems. To ensure the formation of environmental awareness.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1	Learning the basic concepts of natural and cultural environment and ecosystem.
2	Learning the causes of environmental problems, develops new perspectives from a professional perspective
3	Learning the consequences of environmental problems.
4	Learning about international environmental policies.
5	Learning the legal legislation on environmental protection.
6	Improving oneself about sustainable landscape planning and design.
7	Understanding the importance of environmental education and consciousness.

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

No pre-conditions

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Giving information about the content of the course, and learning expectations of students.
2	Explaining and discussing environment, ecosystem, ecological balance, ecological cycles, natural and cultural environment and environmental factors
3	Causes of Environmental Problems- Population Growth, Unplanned Urbanization, Unplanned Industrialization
4	Results of environmental problems, environmental pollution for human health, major local environmental pollution, effects on flora-fauna and biodiversity
5	Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil Pollution
6	Noise Pollution and Image Pollution
7	International Environmental Protection Policies
8	Main Global Environmental Pollution (Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming, Acid rains and effects, Ozone layer perforation, Eutrophication, Erosion)
9	International Environmental Policies and Turning Point Conferences, National and international environmental organizations, Our country's international environmental responsibilities
10	Legislation on Environmental Protection in Turkey
11	Measures for environmental problems, alternative energy sources
12	Environment and sustainable development, Environmental education and environmental awareness
13	Environmental education and environmental awareness
14	Supporting environmental awareness developments and sustainable landscape planning and design approaches

Recommended or Required Reading

Uslu, A. 2011. What is Environment? Landscape, Environment and Agriculture, Anadolu University Publications, Yazgan, E. M. (Editor), Eskişehir. Kışlalıoğlu, M. and Berkes, F. 1991. Environment and Ecology. Remzi Bookstore, Istanbul. Öğütveren, B. Ü. (Editor). Environmental Problems and Policies. Anadolu University Publications, Eskisehir. Akdur, R. 2005. Environmental Protection Policies in the European Union and Turkey, "Turkey's European Union Harmonization". Ankara University European Research and Application Center Research Series: 23

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
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

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	20	20
Final Examination	1	20	20
Attending Lectures	14	2	28
Laboratory	1	10	10
Homework	14	2	28
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			106

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11	PO 12	PO 13	PO 14	PO 15	PO 16	PO 17	PO 18
LO1						3					4				4
LO2						3					4				4
LO3						3					4				4
LO4						3					4				4
LO5						3					4				4
LO6						3					4				4
LO7						3					4				4

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High