Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | İD144 | Climate Change and Food | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Second Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
Factors leading to climate change, global warming, greenhouse gases and greenhouse effect, effects of climate change on food production, measures to be taken against climate change, actions and plans against climate change in the world and in our country |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mustafa Onur YÜZER |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Gain knowledge about climate change | 2 | The relationship between climate change and food production is learnt | 3 | Gain knowledge about combating climate change | 4 | Gain knowledge on adaptation to climate change | 5 | Learn the negative effects of climate change on food production |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
What are the causes and consequences of climate change and the measures that can be taken against negative effects and their relation with food production |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | What is climate and climate change? | | | 2 | Greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases | | | 3 | Climate and agriculture relationship | | | 4 | Climate and agriculture relationship | | | 5 | Climate change and food | | | 6 | Climate change and food | | | 7 | Climate change and food | | | 8 | Midterm exam | | | 9 | Climate change and management of natural resources | | | 10 | Combating climate change and adaptation | | | 11 | Article presentation, review and discussion | | | 12 | Article presentation, review and discussion | | | 13 | Student presentations | | | 14 | Student presentations | | | 15 | Student presentations | | | 16 | Final exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Self Study | 14 | 6 | 84 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 7 | 4 | 28 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 7 | 4 | 28 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | LO2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | LO3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | LO4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | LO5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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