Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Solid Waste Management EKO512 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Çağlar AKÇAY
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Çağlar AKÇAY (Bahar), Doç. Dr. Çağlar AKÇAY (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to provide information about the management and recycling of waste generated by humankind's various activities and the usage areas of recycled products.
Course Content Environmental concepts Solid waste problems Classification of Solid Waste Collection, transportation, separation and storage of solid wastes
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows the types and amounts of solid waste
2 Decides on waste management system for different types of waste
3 Identifies appropriate recycling technologies for different types of waste
4 Adopts environmental awareness and zero waste philosophy
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Environmental concepts
2. Week Introduction to solid waste problems
3. Week Classification of Solid Waste
4. Week Collection, transportation, separation and storage of solid wastes
5. Week Production of pulp and paper from solid waste
6. Week composting
7. Week Burning of solid waste and burning methods
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Energy production from solid waste
10. Week Prolysis and other disposal methods
11. Week Agricultural wastes, agricultural waste potential in Türkiye and the world
12. Week Recycling processes of forest and forest products waste
13. Week Production of composite materials from waste
14. Week Production of medicinal and edible mushroom
*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
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
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5
PY8 4 4 4 4
PY9 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Katı atıklar ve Yönetimi, Sukru Dursun, Selçuk Üniversitesi Müh. Fak. Yayını, Konya, 1998
  • Integrated Solid Waste Management: Engineering Principles and Management Issues. Tchobanoglous G., Theisen H., Vigil S.A. McGraw-Hill International Editions. ISBN: 0-07-063237-5
  • Slides prepared by the course instructor and other printed and digital resources related to recycling of solid wastes.
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
Research 14 4 56
Interview 14 2 28
Presentation (Preparation) 14 2 28
Practice 7 1 7
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 14 2 28
Final 14 2 28
Practice 1 1 1
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0