Course Details

Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits	Last Updated Date
1	CE673	KENTSEL ÇEVRESEL SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİRLİK	3+0+0	3	7,5	14.05.2025

Course Details

Language of Instruction	English
Level of Course Unit	Doctorate's Degree
Department / Program	CIVIL ENGINEERING
Type of Program	Formal Education
Type of Course Unit	Elective
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	Identifying the basic principles behind urban sustainability. Examining the relationship between urban areas and natural ecosystems. Assessing different methods and strategies used in the goal of sustainable urban development. Analyzing the impacts of climate change on urban environments and the corresponding measures taken to minimize the impacts
Course Content	This course provides a comprehensive examination of the key concepts of urban sustainability, focusing on the challenges and opportunities associated with the development of sustainable urban environments. This course also concentrates on the development of urban areas, the environmental impacts of these urban areas, and the influence of sustainability strategies on the development of future cities. The course aligns with doctorate level studies by exploring urban sustainability concepts, addressing environmental impacts, and analyzing strategies for sustainable urban development and future city planning.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities	None
Course Coordinator	None
Name of Lecturers	Prof.Dr. Niğmet Uzal
Assistants	None
Work Placement(s)	No

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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

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Sunum için Hazırlık	1	8	8
Okuma	5	15	75
Rapor	2	10	20
Seminer	1	8	8
Ders dışı çalışma	5	15	75
Yüz Yüze Ders	14	3	42
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 7,5 228

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	Assess the concepts of sustainability within the urban environment.
2	Assess the sustainability-related challenges in cities regarding the environment, society, and economy.
3	Assess the sustainable transportation and its relevant significance in developing urban sustainability.
4	Justify the significance of community engagement in the urban sustainability.
5	Assess the fundamental concepts and current methods related to sustainable development in cities.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Introduction: Fundamentals of urban environmental sustainability
2	Principles and indicators of sustainable urban development
3	Urban infrastructure systems and their environmental impacts
4	Sustainable transportation and emission reduction strategies
5	Urban water management: Stormwater, wastewater, and water conservation solutions
6	Urban energy systems and renewable energy applications
7	Waste management, recycling, and circular economy approaches
8	Urban ecosystem services and nature-based solutions
9	Sustainable material selection and life cycle assessment (LCA)
10	Climate change impacts and urban resilience planning
11	Urban environmental policies, governance, and stakeholder engagement
12	Data-driven decision support systems and modeling of sustainability indicators
13	Applied case study: Sustainability assessment of a selected urban area
14	Final project presentations and course wrap-up

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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

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