UNI208 Climate and Action ChangeIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Child DevelopmentGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI208
Course Name: Climate and Action Change
Semester: Fall
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:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. PINAR ÖZUYAR
Course Lecturer(s): Pınar Özuyar
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: Environment and Climate Change course has begun to affect both our individual daily life, the society we live in and the business world more and more. During the course, subjects related to natural resources, primarily water and energy, and the consequences of environmental pollution, such as climate change, will be studied. In addition to the global situation on all these issues, current developments for Turkey and Istanbul will also be examined.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Can define what climate change is, its causes and consequences.
2) Understand and explain the importance of the basic elements of the environment in terms of daily life and the future, both for the individual and the society.
3) Can specify environmental and climate change approaches at global and local level.
4) Will be able to explain the basics of the relationship between sustainable development and the environment and climate change.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is climate change? To be given in class
2) Greenhouse Gases and energy use 1 To be given in class
3) Greenhouse Gases and Energy use 2 To be given in class
4) The relationship between climate and sustainable development 1 To be given in class
5) The Relationship between Climate and Sustainable Development 2 To be given in class
6) Turkey's Climate and Environment Policies' 1 To be given in class
7) Turkey's Climate and Environment Policies 2 To be given in class
8) Water Management To be given in class
9) Biodiversity and Natural Resources To be given in class
10) Zero Waste To be given in class
11) Concepts 1 : circular economy, natural capital, cradle to cradle, industrial symbiosis, life cycle analysis, etc To be given in class
12) Concepts 2 : circular economy, natural capital, cradle to cradle, industrial symbiosis, life cycle analysis, etcg To be given in class
13) Living in Istanbul 1 To be given in class
14) Living in Istanbul 2 To be given in class

Sources

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

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children.
2) Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process.
3) Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills.
4) Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation.
5) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
6) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
7) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.
8) It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness.
9) It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
10) Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly.
11) The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions.
12) Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions.
13) Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field.
15) The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children.
2) Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process.
3) Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills.
4) Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation.
5) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
6) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
7) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.
8) It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness.
9) It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
10) Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly.
11) The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions.
12) Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions.
13) Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field.
15) The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 0 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 0 1 14
Homework Assignments 1 0 12 12
Midterms 1 28 28
Final 1 28 2 30
Total Workload 126