GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT/TOS213
Course Title: COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
Credits 3 ECTS 3
Course Semester 4 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning the definition of coast
Learning the physical and ecological properties of coasts
Learning the judicial aspect of coast
Learning the sustainable development and coastal zone management
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Getting a general idea about sea and coastal culture, technical, environmental, sociological, historical, political and economic properties of sea and
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 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Coast and coastal problems, boundaries,
2. Week  Coastal zones and subsystems of coastal waters,
3. Week  Introduction to coastal ecosystems,
4. Week  Coastal resources and usage,
5. Week  Development of sustainable resources,
6. Week  Management of coastal water quality,
7. Week  Beach management, Management of marine and coastal protected areas, techniques of coastal zone management,
8. Week  Legal and institutional situations in Turkey, coastal zone management in Turkey
9. Week  Midterm I
10. Week  Project presentations and discussions
11. Week  Project presentations and discussions
12. Week  Project presentations and discussions
13. Week  Project presentations and discussions
14. Week  Project presentations and discussions
15. Week  Project presentations and discussions
16. Week  -
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
30
 Assignment
0
0
 Application
0
0
 Projects
1
30
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
60
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
3
42
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
14
0
0
 Reading Tasks
14
0
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
1
14
 Material Design and Implementation
14
0
0
 Report Preparing
7
1
7
 Preparing a Presentation
14
0
0
 Presentation
14
0
0
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
1
10
10
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
1
10
10
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
0
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
83
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.32
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.environmental and social aspects.
4Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in civil engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies and to use at least one computer programming language effectively.
5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex civil engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams.X
7Ability to work individually.X
8Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports.
9Knowledge of English of B1 level according to Common European Framework of Reference
10Prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
11Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
12Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.X
13Knowledge on standards used in civil engineering practice.
14Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.
15Awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
16Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.X
17Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Prof. Dr. Can Elmar Balas , Prof. Dr. Lale Balas , Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asu İNAN)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   ()
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (cbalas@gazi.edu.tr , lalebal@gazi.edu.tr , asuinan@gazi.edu.tr)