UNI208 Climate and Action ChangeIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Speech and Language TherapyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Speech and Language Therapy

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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI208
Course Name: Climate and Action Change
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. MUSTAFA AYTEKİN
Course Lecturer(s): Mustafa Aytekin
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: In this course, it is aimed to examine and understand the basic issues related to the environment and climate change by comparing them with current events and to make them interested in the student's own academic programs.
Course Content: The course on Environment and Climate Change has increasingly begun to affect our daily lives and the society we live in. Throughout the course, general information about climate change and related international organizations will be introduced. Additionally, ecosystems and the services they provide will be examined alongside the effects of global climate change. The benefits provided by natural ecosystems will be analyzed in an integrated manner with environmental and climate change issues. In addition to the global situation regarding these topics, current developments in Turkey and Istanbul will also be studied.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Basic and up-to-date information about climate change will be learned.
2) International organizations and their work on climate change will be examined.
3) The two key concepts of climate change, mitigation and adaptation processes, will be learned.
4) Adaptation and mitigation to climate change will be examined from a nature-based approach perspective.
5) Ecosystem services and their benefits related to climate change will be evaluated.
6) The impacts of urban green space applications on climate change will be learned.
7) The fundamental elements of the environment will be understood and explained in terms of their importance for daily life and the future, both on an individual and societal level.
8) Approaches to environmental and climate change at the global and local levels will be explained.
9) The relationship between sustainable development and environmental and climate change will be explained.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course and Overview of Climate Change To be given in class
2) Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases To be given in class
3) Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation 1 To be given in class
4) Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation 2 To be given in class
5) Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services 1 To be given in class
6) Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services 2 To be given in class
7) Ecology and Current Environmental Problems 1 To be given in class
8) Current Environmental Problems 2 To be given in class
9) Land Use and Environmental Problems in the Context of Climate Change To be given in class
10) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) To be given in class
11) Environment, Climate Change and Nature-Based Solutions To be given in class
12) Turkey's Climate and Environmental Policies 1 To be given in class
13) Turkey's Climate and Environmental Policies 2 To be given in class
14) Zero Waste Management To be given in class
15) Final Week
16) Final Week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dersde verilecektir
References: To be given in class

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Prepare and implement therapy programs to prevent, evaluate, diagnose and diagnose language and speech disorders by using original theoretical and practical knowledge and equipments acquired in the field. Change or terminate the process and application where necessary.
1) -To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field. -To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence, using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. - To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions on the issues related to the field; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing. - Being able to carry out an advanced study in the field independently.
2) Have the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques related to language and speech therapy.
3) Comprehends the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge.
4) To apply the historical development of the profession and the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of language and speech disorders according to the principles of professional ethics.
5) Applies the principles of professional development and learning, communication and social skills in the fields of work.
6) Use the acquired knowledge, skills and problem solving skills in the field of language and speech therapy as interdiscipliner, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary.
7) To be able to conceptualize the events and phenomena related to language and speech therapy; examine with scientific methods and techniques; interpret the data, evaluate, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on evidence and research.
8) Participates in all stages of research and project applications by using technological tools and materials in the field of language and speech therapy.
9) Using the English at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1, he follows the scientific sources in his field and communicates with his colleagues.
10) It integrates the knowledge of language and speech disorders with its own applications, and realizes it and shares it with professional staff.
11) Uses information technologies and course materials individually or in group by taking responsibility in teaching-learning process effectively, producing solutions and gaining habit of life-long research and learning.
12) Access to current information by using scientific sources, legal regulations and related information technologies. Makes theoretical and / or practical research, takes part as a researcher in projects in his / her field, presents his / her findings orally and in writing in national and / or international meetings and / or publish them.
13) Evaluates and analyzes the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge by using research methods and techniques to reach scientific knowledge, develops and interprets solutions based on evidence.
14) It considers and respects individual differences, cultural beliefs, customs and traditions, and their daily activity, role and participation effects.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Prepare and implement therapy programs to prevent, evaluate, diagnose and diagnose language and speech disorders by using original theoretical and practical knowledge and equipments acquired in the field. Change or terminate the process and application where necessary. 1
1) -To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field. -To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence, using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. - To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions on the issues related to the field; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing. - Being able to carry out an advanced study in the field independently. 1
2) Have the knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods and techniques related to language and speech therapy. 1
3) Comprehends the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge. 1
4) To apply the historical development of the profession and the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of language and speech disorders according to the principles of professional ethics. 1
5) Applies the principles of professional development and learning, communication and social skills in the fields of work. 1
6) Use the acquired knowledge, skills and problem solving skills in the field of language and speech therapy as interdiscipliner, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary. 1
7) To be able to conceptualize the events and phenomena related to language and speech therapy; examine with scientific methods and techniques; interpret the data, evaluate, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on evidence and research. 1
8) Participates in all stages of research and project applications by using technological tools and materials in the field of language and speech therapy. 1
9) Using the English at a general level of European Language Portfolio B1, he follows the scientific sources in his field and communicates with his colleagues. 1
10) It integrates the knowledge of language and speech disorders with its own applications, and realizes it and shares it with professional staff. 1
11) Uses information technologies and course materials individually or in group by taking responsibility in teaching-learning process effectively, producing solutions and gaining habit of life-long research and learning. 1
12) Access to current information by using scientific sources, legal regulations and related information technologies. Makes theoretical and / or practical research, takes part as a researcher in projects in his / her field, presents his / her findings orally and in writing in national and / or international meetings and / or publish them. 1
13) Evaluates and analyzes the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge by using research methods and techniques to reach scientific knowledge, develops and interprets solutions based on evidence.
14) It considers and respects individual differences, cultural beliefs, customs and traditions, and their daily activity, role and participation effects. 1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 30
Midterms 3 21
Final 3 22
Total Workload 118