POM608 - SUSTAINABILITY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
SUSTAINABILITY POM608 2nd Semester 3 0 3 6
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
 
Instructor (s)Department Members 
Course objectiveThis course aims to introduce students to sustainability concept, sustainable development goals and environmental sustainability associated with modelling and solution techniques. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Average student; is able to define sustainability and describe the environmental, economic, and social aspects of the triple bottom line.
  2. is able to describe the profound impact humans have had on the ecosphere, and explain the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
  3. is able describe the global inequities of sustainability decision making, and the intersection of sustainability with global goals.
  4. is able to understand the economic factors of sustainability and the role of government in providing public goods and market incentives for the expansion of sustainability initiatives.
  5. is able to differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, and identify the key components of the green economy.
Course ContentBasic sustainability theory - triple bottom line, Climate Change, Energy and fossil fuel consumption, Carbon Footprinting, Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainability traps, Policies for Sustainability. 
References- Blackburn, W. R. (2012). The sustainability handbook: The complete management guide to achieving social, economic and environmental responsibility. Routledge.
- Contemporary Reports and Articles 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction & Background
Week 2Today's Environmental Concerns
Week 3Climate Change
Week 4Article discussion
Week 5Energy and fossil fuel consumption
Week 6Article discussion
Week 7Measurement and reporting tools
Week 8Midterm Exam
Week 9Carbon Footprinting
Week 10Life Cycle Assessment
Week 11Sustainability traps
Week 12Article discussion
Week 13Developing Sustainable Strategies
Week 14Policies for Sustainability
Week 15Review
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
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Laboratory
Application
Field activities
Specific practical training
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Presentation
Project
Seminar
Midterms
Final exam
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WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0
Laboratory 0
Application0
Specific practical training0
Field activities0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation0
Project0
Homework assignment0
Midterms (Study duration)0
Final Exam (Study duration) 0
Total Workload000

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Conducts novel and ethical research on business, reports outcomes in a critical manner.   X 
2. Solves problems via appropriate softwares, adapts to new methods and software. X   
3. Has managerial and leadership skills to identify problems, objectives and strategic plans for organizational progress with a critical point of view.   X 
4. Plays an active role in projects, analyses relationship between stakeholders accurately, motivates and manages all stakeholders through effective language skills.    X
5. Has necessary communication skills to manage verbal and written communication. X   
6. Analyses and uses contemporary and advanced knowledge in relation with information from different areas.  X  
7. Progresses continuously and transfers the experience in both written and verbal ways.   X 
8. Through anticipation and strategic thinking, plays an active role in organizational decision making process.   X 
9. Uses knowledge in consistency with the ethical, social and international values in an unbiased manner.   X 
10. Has expertise on the multi-disciplinary nature of management and related fields.    X
11. Approaches problems with a wide strategic perspective, self-develops continuously.   X 
12. Shares novel studies, is up to date both in knowledge and personal network.  X  

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest