Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Ecological Ethics EKO501 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Turkish
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEYZA HATIRNAZ
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEYZA HATIRNAZ (Bahar), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEYZA HATIRNAZ (Güz)
Goals Interpretation of the evolution of human-nature relations with the philosophy of ecological ethics
Course Content Learning the framework of ecological ethics Interpretation of human-nature interaction in connection with sociological events Learning the evolution of the philosophy of ecological ethics Understanding the philosophy of deep ecology and interpretation of its ideas Understanding the philosophy of social ecology and interpreting its ideas Understanding the philosophy of ecofeminism and interpretation of its ideas
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learning the framework of ecological ethics
2 Interpretation of human-nature interaction in connection with sociological events
3 Learning the evolution of the philosophy of ecological ethics
4 Understanding the philosophy of deep ecology and interpretation of its ideas
5 Understanding the philosophy of social ecology and interpretation of its ideas
6 Understanding the philosophy of ecofeminism and interpreting its ideas
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic concepts and general introduction Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Introduction to environmental philosophy and the history of human-nature interaction Research, Interview
3. Week Anthropocentric ethics - Strict Anthropocentrism Research, Other Activities, Interview
4. Week Anthropocentric ethics - Narrow and enlightened Anthropocentrism Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Life-centred ethics - Earth Ethics and Respect for Life Ethics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Life-centred ethics - Respect for Nature Ethics and Gaia Approach Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Life-centred ethics - Animal Rights Thought and Veganism Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Deep Ecology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Deep Ecology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Social Ecology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Social Ecology Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Ecofeminism Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Ecofeminism Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
15. Week Final exam
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Based on graduate level proficiency, to accomplish the level of experties in the field of ecotourism
2 The skill to use theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in the field of ecotourism, to incorporate knowledge from different disciplines to create new information and to solve important problems using the methods of scientific research
3 By taking leadership responsibility, the ability to conduct independent research on a complex problem, to develop new approaches for new solutions, to publish the results
4 The competence of critical and analytical thinking
5 Using information and communication technologies, the skill to transfer new information and insights on forestry activities to different interest groups in written and oral means
5 Using information and communication technologies, the skill to transfer new information and insights on forestry activities to different interest groups in written and oral means
6 The skill to communicate effectively in oral and written presentations at international level
7 The ability to take into consideration of the scientific, social, cultural and ethical values at all stages of data collection, evaluation and interpretation
8 The ability to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in ecotourism discipline, incorporating relevant issues and evaluating results within the framework of total quality management processes
9 The ability to use and interpret background information to solve problems using, practical skills in interdisciplinary studies
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Zeynep Özlem Üskül Engin, Ekolojik Kriz Etik ve Hukuk, 2017
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 14 2 28
Interview 14 2 28
Presentation (Preparation) 14 1 14
Practice 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 4 4
Homework 1 2 4 8
Quiz 1 14 1 14
Quiz 2 14 1 14
Final 1 4 4
Practice 1 4 4
Classroom Activities 1 2 2
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0