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Course Name : Environmental Policies

Course Code : PM-508

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MUZAFFER YÜCEL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns and discusses environmental policies implemented abroad.
Learns the environmental policy of the European Union.
Learns and discusses environmental policies implemented in Turkey.
learns and discusses the compability and the differences between current environmental policies and ideal environmental policies .
raises awareness about the creation of acquired environmental policies in order to ensure sustainable development.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : contributes to the idea of environmental protection in the world and in our country and the development of the movement,and try to provide more opportunities to live in a healthy environment by learning the environmental policies implemented in Turkey and in foreign countries.

Course Contents : As a part of sustainable development, discusses and learns the differences between current environmental policies implemented in Turkey and ideal environmental policies by taking into account environmental policies applied in the world.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The first environmental movements of environmental challenges Examining of shared lectures and study Power Point Presentation
2 The historical development of environmental policies applied in the world Examining of shared lectures and study Power Point Presentation
3 Environmental policies applied in the world Examining of shared lectures and study Power Point Presentation
4 Environmental policy of the European Union Examining of shared lectures and study Power Point Presentation
5 International environmental conferences Examining of shared lectures and study Power Point Presentation
6 Continuing international environmental conferences Examining of shared lectures and study Power Point Presentation
7 The effects of international environmental conferences on Turkey Preparing for the exam by studying lectures and presentations until midterm Power Point Presentation
8 Midterm - -
9 Environmental policies in development plans and annual programs Examining of shared lectures and study Power Point Presentation
10 Continuing the environmental policies in development plans and annual programs Examining of shared lectures and study Power Point Presentation
11 Environmental programs of parties in parliament Examining of shared lectures and study Power Point Presentation
12 The importance of environmental policies for sustainable development Examining of shared lectures and study Power Point Presentation
13 Evaluation of current environmental policies in Turkey Examining of shared lectures and study Power Point Presentation
14 considering and questioning the samples related to subject Examining of shared lectures and study Power Point Presentation
15 considering and questioning the samples related to subject The preparation for the exam by studying all the topics Power Point Presentation
16/17 Final Exam - -


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  • Keleş, R., C. Hamamcı, 2005. Çevre Politikası, İmge Kitapevi Yayını, Ankara. • Yücel, M., 2000. Çevre Sorunları. ÇÜ Ziraat Fakültesi Genel Yayın No: 109. Adana • Kalkınma planları • Çevre ile ilgili yasal düzenlemeler • Bundesumweltministerium, Umweltbundesamt,1995. Handbuch Umweltcontrollıing. Verlag Franz Vahlen, ISBN 3-8006-1929-6, München. • Buchwald/Engelhardt, 1996. Bewertung und Planung im Umweltschutz. Band 2. Economica Verlag, ISBN 3-87081-492-6, Bonn.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 20
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Develops and increases the level of expertise in the same or different fields, using undergraduate knowledge and competency 4
2 Understands the interdisciplinary interaction related to profession. 5
3 Has advanced knowledge and understanding based on the basis of competencies gained at the undergraduate level to conduct research in the field of landscape design and landscape planning 4
4 Has critical awareness in the field of landscape planning and landscape design in terms of the nature and resources of knowledge as well as producing and testing knowledge 5
5 Has the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field. 5
6 Creates new knowledge skillfully by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of landscaping with information from different disciplines; tackles with the problems which require expertise by using scientific reseach methods 5
7 Has cognitive and practical skills which is required to gain competency in professional practice 4
8 Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. 5
9 Tackles with problem, develops a solution method, evaluates the results and applies when necessary. 5
10 Takes responsibility to develop new strategical approaches and to create solutions in complex and unpredictable circumstances 5
11 Evaluates information related to the field critically, directs learning and conducts advanced studies independently 5
12 Presentswritten or orally his own studies or current developments in the field to people in or out of the field using visuals 5
13 Examines social relations and the norms that direct these relations critically and develops the situation when necessary 4
14 Has a good command of a foreign language, at least at B2 level of European Language Portfolio, to communicate orally or written 0
15 Uses advanced information and communication technologies with the required level by computer softwares. 0
16 Develops strategies, policies and implementation plans related to landscape planning and landscape design and evaluates the obtained results within the framework of quality processes 5
17 Collects data about landscape planning and landscape design and makes interpretation, teaches or announces the acquired knowledge in line with social, scientific and ethical values 3
18 Uses the knowledge of landscape planning and landscape design practice and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 20 60
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 162
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.48
ECTS Credit: 6