This course provides an understanding of the scientific principles behind global environmental issues. The course focuses on key ecological concepts and the changing relationship of humans with the natural world including the different approaches to understanding and solving environmental problems, from local to global scales. It covers such issues as human populations and environmental impact; loss of species biodiversity; air, water, and soil pollution; energy use; climate change; and waste management.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Yaşar Dilek Ünalan
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Wednesday, 15.00-16.50, In Class
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday, 16.50-17.50, In Class
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Presentation
Demonstration
Principle Sources
-Brown, L.R. (2011) World on the Edge: How to Prevent Environmental and Economic Collapse, Earth Policy Institute, New York.
Harper, C.H. (2007) Environment and Society: Human Perspectives on Environmental Issues (4th ed.), Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
Gold, J.R. and Revill, G. (2004) Representing the Environment, Routledge, London.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the Global Environmental Problems
Presentation
2. Week
Life Support Systems
Presentation and demonstration
3. Week
How Ecosystems Work
Presentation and demonstration
4. Week
Environment, Human Systems and Interactions
Presentation and demonstration
5. Week
Human Population Change and Environment
Presentation and demonstration
6. Week
Environmental Refugees
Presentation and demonstration
7. Week
Global Climate Change
Presentation and demonstration
8. Week
Midterm Exam
9. Week
Midterm Exam
10. Week
Energy and Society
Presentation and demonstration
11. Week
Fresh Water Resources and Water Pollution
Presentation and demonstration
12. Week
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Resources
Presentation and demonstration
13. Week
Solid and Hazardous Waste
Presentation and demonstration
14. Week
The Global Political Economy and the Environment
Presentation and demonstration
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Attendance
14
10
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
describe the global environmental problems
LO-2
explain causes of the current environmental problems
LO-3
describe the motivating factors and processes for integrating environmental and natural resource management and sustainability issues with the strategies and management
LO-4
compare the different roles of, and relations between, firms, governmental agencies,
NGOs and other actors in relation to issues concerning environmental and natural resource management and sustainability
