This course aims to introduce global environmental problems and approaches about their solutions. The course covers basic functions of ecosystem services, life-support systems and threats to those systems and explains the reasons behind the threats.
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.)
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Kadioglu, M. (2019) Kuresel Iklim Degisimi ve Turkiye, Sia Kitap, Istanbul
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Marin, M. C. ve Yıldırım, U. (2004) Çevre Sorunlarına Çağdaş Yaklaşımlar: Ekolojik, Ekonomik, Politik ve Yönetsel Perspektifler, Beta Yayınevi, Istanbul.
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
İntroduction
Lecture
2. Week
Life-support System
Lecture and demonstration
3. Week
Ecosystem Functions and Services
Lecture and demonstration
4. Week
Ecosystem Cycles and Problems
Lecture and demonstration
5. Week
Major environmental Problems
Lecture and demonstration
6. Week
Global Climate Change
Lecture and demonstration
7. Week
Water Resources, Water and Soil Pollution
Lecture and demonstration
8. Week
Midterm Exam
9. Week
Midterm Exam
10. Week
Electromagnetic Pollution
Lecture and demonstration
11. Week
Energy Sources and Problems
Lecture and demonstration
12. Week
Solutions for Global Environmental Problems
Lecture and discussion
13. Week
International Organizations and Political Solutions
Lecture and discussion
14. Week
Environmental Problems in Turkey
Lecture and discussion
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
20
Attendance
14
10
Final Exam
1
70
Program Outcomes
PO-1
OP-1. Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
OP-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
OP-3. Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
OP-4. Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
OP-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
OP-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
OP-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
OP-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
OP-9. Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
OP-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 the causes of environmental problems
LO-3
discuss how human activities affect the life-support systems
