Sport Management
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

YMI358

Course Name:

Environment and Ecology

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SEMRA GEÇKİN ONAT

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to enable students to acquire basic knowledge about environmental problems and ecological systems and to develop awareness of protecting ecological balance as environmentally conscious individuals. Students will be aware of issues such as sustainable use of natural resources, environmental pollution and climate change and will be able to develop solutions.

Course Content:

Defines the basics of ecologyLists the ecosystem factors and describes the energy and nutrient cycle in the ecosystemLists the agricultural regions of Turkey and interprets the agricultural structure of these regionsDistinguishes the differences between the concepts of ecology and environmentDefines the concepts of environment, human-environment relationship and pollutionDefines the relationship between agricultural activities and environmental problems arising from these activitiesLists the necessary measures for the protection of natural resourcesLists the necessary procedures for the preparation of the environmental impact assessment report used to control environmental problems

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows the basic concepts of ecology and ecosystem, human-environment-agriculture relations, the effects of climatic factors on agriculture, landscape-environment-agriculture relations and global environmental problems.
2) Has the necessary knowledge about food safety, quality systems and food codex.
3) Evaluates inputs, techniques and technologies used in agricultural production in the context of ecosystem, biodiversity, natural resources and environment.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Environmental Science Definitions, historical development, environmental problems
2)	Introduction to Ecology Ecosystem concept, individual-population-community levels
3)	Ecosystem Components Abiotic and biotic factors
4)	Energy Flow and Material Cycles Food chain, food web, carbon, nitrogen cycle
5)	Ecosystem Types Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
6)	Biodiversity and its importance Genetic, species and ecosystem diversity
7)	Environmental Pollution: Air and Water Causes, effects, precautions
8)	midterm exam
9)	Environmental Pollution: Soil and Noise Impacts and ways to combat pollution
10)
11)	Climate Change and Global Warming Causes, consequences, international agreements
12)	Environmental Policies and Law Environmental legislation in Turkey and worldwide
13)	Waste Management and Recycling Waste types, management strategies
14)	Sustainable Development Concepts, applications, sample projects
15)	Ecological Footprint and Individual Responsibility Developing environmental awareness in daily life

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ekoloji nedir? • Ekosistem • Ekosistemlerde enerji akımı • Ekosistemlerde madde dolaşımları • Ekolojik faktörler ve canlılar üzerine etkisi • Karasal ekosistemler • Süksesyon • Deniz ve tatlısu ekosistemleri • Populasyon ekolojisi • Ekolojik problemler
References:	"Ekoloji: Çevre Bilimleri ve İnsan" – William P. Cunningham, Mary Ann Cunningham "Çevre Bilimi" – Güler, Çobanoğlu, T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Yayınları "Ekosistem ve Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma" – Recep Efe, İsmail Yılmaz

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Sports management students have advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources which contain up-to-date information in the field.
2) Sport management students can transfer their opinions and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally, and share their ideas and solutions with problems by supporting them with qualitative and quantitative data.
3) Sports management students act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
4) Sports management students can use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field and use the advanced knowledge and skills in the field to interpret and evaluate the data, to identify problems, to analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence.
5) Sports management students can conduct an advanced study independently and take responsibility as an individual and team member in order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to their field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Sports management students have advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources which contain up-to-date information in the field.
2)	Sport management students can transfer their opinions and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally, and share their ideas and solutions with problems by supporting them with qualitative and quantitative data.
3)	Sports management students act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
4)	Sports management students can use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field and use the advanced knowledge and skills in the field to interpret and evaluate the data, to identify problems, to analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence.
5)	Sports management students can conduct an advanced study independently and take responsibility as an individual and team member in order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to their field.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Individual study and homework
Homework
Project preparation
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	8	5	40
Study Hours Out of Class	15	5	75
Homework Assignments	1	2	2
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			121