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Description of Individual Course Units
| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADSÖL-042 | GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AWARENESS | 2 | 4 | 3,00 |
Level of Course Unit
Önlisans
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Objectives of the Course
To ensure that the causes and consequences of climate change and the measures to be taken against adverse effects are taught within the framework of disaster management. It is to give instructive information about how the awareness of climate change, which is gained to individuals, will reduce the negative situations that will occur in the future.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Students explain the basic concepts related to climate change. |
| 2 | Students discuss the possible effects of climate change. |
| 3 | Learning the precautions, adaptation and adaptation activities that can be carried out against climate change |
| 4 | Understanding the relationship between climate change and disasters |
| 5 | Obtaining information about organizations working on climate change and legislation |
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisities and Co-Requisities
none
Recommended Optional Programme Components
NONE
Content of the Course
Awareness will be raised about the problems caused by Global Climate Change and the measures to be taken.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subjects (Theoretical) | Teaching Methods | Preparatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of climate, concepts of climate variability and change, components of the climate system | ||
| 2 | Natural and Anthropogenic Causes of Climate Change | ||
| 3 | Greenhouse effect and the role of greenhouse gases in climate change | ||
| 4 | The course of climate change from the past to the present and the current situation in the world | ||
| 5 | Climate change models, forecasts based on Climate Change Projections on a Global Scale and in Turkey | ||
| 6 | Impacts of climate change (sea level rise, temperature increases, biodiversity) | ||
| 7 | Effects of climate change on sectors (agriculture, forestry, health, energy, tourism) | ||
| 8 | The political dimension of climate change | ||
| 9 | The catastrophic dimension of climate change | ||
| 10 | Disaster types and effects caused by climate change | ||
| 11 | Methods of combating climate change | ||
| 12 | How should the fight against climate change be within the framework of disaster management? | ||
| 13 | How should adaptation to climate change be within the framework of disaster management? | ||
| 14 | Training activities to be done for global climate change awareness |
Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources
Lecture Notes Open Education Resources Scientific Articles
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 2 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | |
Work Pacement(s)
none
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Number | Time (hours) | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Self Study | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Reading | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Quiz | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Total Work Load (hours) | 75 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level: 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High