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Course Description Course Name : Environmental science Course Code : FTÖ306 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof. OSMAN GÜLNAZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Realizes the concept of environment Examines the historical development of environmental science Knows about water, soil, air, biodiversity, environment-related organizations Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To bring environmental awareness, to move itself and its surroundings to provide this awareness. Course Contents : Environment: Historical development of environmental sciences. Human and environment, population and environment, Regional and local environmental problems: Water, soil and air pollution, radioactiv pollution and other pollution resources. Biological species and situation in Turkey: Flora and Fauna. Endemic animal and plants species in Tukiye, living species under threath, Environmental organizations and activities, environmental education, continuing develpoment. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : clasroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The concept of environment and nature Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 2 The historical development of environmental science Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 3 Living and nonliving elements in surrounding Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, Discussion, brainstorming, demonstrations 4 The recognition of living and nonliving components Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 5 The concept of ecosystem and ecosystem diversity Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 6 Events in the ecosystem, ecosystem function and production Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 7 exam 8 ecological cycles Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 9 Nature and environment-related laws, regulations Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 10 Environment-related regulations, contracts and agreements Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 11 Environment-related organizations, and tasks etkilnlikleri Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 12 sustainable development Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 13 protecting the environment Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 14 Situation of our country, our country´s biodiversity and comparison with other countries Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 15 Bio wealth, importance and conservation Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 16/17 exam Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Environment manual, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Department of Education and Publishing, 2004, Ankara  In daily life, the environment, the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Department of Education and Publication, 2004  Turkey and the protection of biological richness, A. Nihat Gökyiğit, September 2007, Istanbul. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 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 Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. 4 2 Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. 3 3 Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. 2 4 Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. 4 5 Explains application areas of science in everyday life. 5 6 Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. 3 7 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 3 8 Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. 4 9 Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . 4 10 Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. 3 11 Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. 3 12 Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. 3 13 Has life-long learning awareness. 3 14 Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. 3 15 Uses information and communication technologies effectively. 2 16 Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education. 0 17 Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . 4 18 Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. 3 19 Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values 1 20 In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. 0 * 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 6 12     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 70 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.8 ECTS Credit: 3