ECTS - Introduction to Sustainability
Introduction to Sustainability (MAN408) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Introduction to Sustainability | MAN408 | General Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Observation Case Study, Problem Solving, Team/Group. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course introduces students to the principles of sustainability and their implications for business strategy, management, and policy. It explores environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions, sustainable development, circular economy, climate change, sustainable innovation, and ethical leadership. The course combines theory, case analysis, and applied projects. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | What is sustainability; sustainability and related polices; climate and global change; environmental and resource economics; sustainable business practices; sustainability: ethics, culture, and history; sustainable development; sustainability indicators. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Introduction to Sustainability What is sustainability? Triple Bottom Line Historical evolution of sustainable development | |
| 3 | Sustainable Development & Global Agenda Overview of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global sustainability challenges Role of governments and institutions | |
| 4 | Climate Change and Business Climate and Global Change Climate science basics Carbon footprint Climate risk and business strategy | |
| 5 | Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Evolution of CSR Strategic CSR, Sustainable products and services Sustainable Business Practices Corporate governance | |
| 6 | ESG and Sustainable Finance What is ESG? ESG ratings and reporting Sustainable investment | |
| 7 | Circular Economy Linear vs circular models Waste management Sustainable production systems | |
| 8 | Sustainable Operations & Supply Chains Green supply chain management Sustainable sourcing Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions | |
| 9 | Sustainable Innovation & Entrepreneurship Green innovation Clean technologies Social entrepreneurship | |
| 10 | Sustainable Leadership & Organizational Culture Ethical leadership Stakeholder theory Change management for sustainability | |
| 11 | Sustainable Marketing & Consumer Behavior Greenwashing Responsible consumption Sustainable branding | |
| 12 | Digitalization & Sustainability Industry 4.0 Smart cities Digital transformation for sustainability | |
| 13 | Measuring Impact KPIs for sustainability Sustainability reporting Integrated reporting | |
| 14 | Planetary Boundaries Concept Growth Dynamics Energy Case Population Dynamics |
Sources
| Other Sources | 1. Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation by Tom Theis and Jonathan Tomkin, Editors |
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| 2. Brinkmann, R. (2016). Introduction to sustainability. John Wiley & Sons | |
| 3. Other related course materials provided by instructor. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 30 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Recognize, use and gain the ability to apply the necessary devices for audiological evaluation and testing. | |||||
| 2 | To be able to evaluate, define and plan using theoretical and practical concepts in the field of audiology. | |||||
| 3 | Demonstrates a respectful approach, taking into account individual differences, cultural beliefs and social interactions. | |||||
| 4 | Applies the acquired knowledge and skills in accordance with ethical principles; has the ability to change or terminate the process when necessary. | |||||
| 5 | Takes initiatives focused on protecting public health and contributes to the development of health policies in the field of Audiology. | |||||
| 6 | Effectively organizes services in the field of audiology, manages the necessary business processes to improve quality and produces solutions to problems. | |||||
| 7 | To be able to carry out independent professional and academic studies by using his/her knowledge and to work in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups. | |||||
| 8 | Prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of audiology and participates in all stages of research and project applications. | |||||
| 9 | Determines the differences and individual needs of individuals in daily life, analyzes the ways of meeting the needs and develops applications that will improve the quality of life. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | |||
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 122 | ||