| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | TBB-23-101 | | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| Giving basic information, theories and technological developments on urban waste management. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Faruk TOHUMCU |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Recognizes, analyzes and solves advanced environmental problems that arise as a result of universal developments. | | 2 | Designs methods and experiments to solve advanced environmental problems, interprets and synthesizes results. | | 3 | Expresses the ideas and findings related to the field effectively orally and in writing. | | 4 | Independently designs and executes research projects. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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| Course Contents |
| Creating awareness about the effects of urban waste on nature and the environment and recycling |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | General Introduction of the Course and Introduction to Basic Concepts | | | | 2 | Waste Concept | | | | 3 | History of Waste Management | | | | 4 | Waste Types and Classification | | | | 5 | Composition of Wastes | | | | 6 | Waste Regulations in the USA, EU and Turkey | | | | 7 | Midterm Exam | | | | 8 | Types and Amounts of Urban Wastes in Turkey | | | | 9 | Disposal Methods of Urban Wastes-1 | | | | 10 | Disposal Methods of Urban Wastes-2 | | | | 11 | Disposal Methods of Urban Wastes-3 | | | | 12 | Planning of landfills | | | | 13 | Use of Urban Wastes in Agricultural Lands-1 | | | | 14 | Use of Urban Wastes in Agricultural Lands-2 | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| -Alloway,B.J., Ayres, D.C.(1997); Chemical Principles of Environmental Pollution, Second Ed., Blackie Academic&Professional, UK.
-Toprak Zerrin (2003); Environmental Management and Policy, İzmir, p.59-84.
-Legislation and Regulations |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 40 | | Discussion | 1 | 10 | | Team/Group Work | 1 | 10 | | Brain Storming | 1 | 10 | | Self Study | 1 | 10 | | Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 10 | | Homework | 1 | 10 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 50 | | Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 50 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Discussion | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Question-Answer | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Team/Group Work | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Brain Storming | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Seminar | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Self Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Homework | 14 | 1 | 14 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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