Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3GMS207SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT3+0+03522.09.2025
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to teach students what actions they need to take regarding waste management for a sustainable environment.
Course Content Elements that threaten our world; basic concepts of sustainable environment and waste; classification of waste; waste management; recycling and recovery of waste; campaign studies related to waste management.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Case Study, Questioning, Creative, Environmental Awareness.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Furkan BALTACI
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Encyclopedias, Environmental Journals, Environmental Awareness Websites, Legislation
Course Notes Textbook
Documents 1
Assignments 0
Exams 2

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %0
Engineering %0
Engineering Design %0
Social Sciences %50
Education %0
Science %15
Health %10
Field %25

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 36 3 108
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 152

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains concepts related to sustainable environment and waste management.
2 Examines environmental threats in terms of waste.
3 Designs an original waste management plan for a sustainable environment.
4 Gains awareness of waste management for a sustainable environment.
5 Acquires the habit of classifying waste and disposing of recyclable/recoverable waste properly.
6 Engages in activities to raise awareness among others about waste management.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Elements Threatening Our World Textbook textbook
2 Sustainable Environment Textbook Textbook
3 Classification of Waste Textbook Textbook
4 How Can We Reduce Our Waste? Textbook Textbook
5 Waste Management Textbook Textbook
6 Disposal of Waste Textbook Textbook
7 Recycling of Waste Textbook Textbook
8 Midterm An overview lecture notes
9 Waste Recovery Textbook Textbook
10 Creating Your Own Waste Management Plan Textbook Textbook
11 Organizing a Waste Management Campaign Article reading Current Research Article
12 Organizing a Waste Management Campaign Article pre-reading Current research article
13 Presentation of Campaign Results Prepare executive questions Lecture notes
14 Presentation of Campaign Results Relevant textbook section Relevant textbook
15 Final Exam General evaluation and an overview Lecture Notes

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant