| School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences |
| Course Code |
HUM 109 |
| Course Title in English |
Environmental Ethics |
| Course Title in Turkish |
Çevre Etiği |
| Language of Instruction |
EN |
| Type of Course |
Ters-yüz öğrenme |
| Level of Course |
Başlangıç |
| Semester |
Spring |
| Contact Hours per Week |
| Lecture: 3 |
Recitation: 0 |
Lab: 0 |
Other: 0 |
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| Estimated Student Workload |
126 hours per semester |
| Number of Credits |
5 ECTS |
| Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| Expected Prior Knowledge |
None |
| Registration Restrictions |
Only Undergraduate Students |
| Overall Educational Objective |
To acquire a critical understanding of: (a) the primary reasons that led to the development of environmental ethics as a field of philosophical inquiry, including the relationship between environmental ethics and traditional normative ethical theory; (b) key concepts, issues and debates within environmental ethics, as well as the primary positions associated with these debates and reasons for and against holding these views; (c) the “unthought” in “first generation” environmental ethics, and attempts to address these omissions; (d) the relationship between environmental ethics and sustainability. |
| Course Description |
How should human beings relate to the natural world? Do we have moral obligations toward nonhuman animals and other parts of nature? And what do we owe to other human beings, including future generations, with respect to the environment? This course will examine such questions in light of some of our current ethical theories: considering what those theories suggest regarding the extent and nature of our environmental obligations; and also whether reflection on such obligations can prove informative about the adequacy of our ethical theories. Later in the course we will use the tools that we have acquired to tackle various ethical questions that confront us in our dealings with the natural world.
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Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand the fundamental theories environmental ethics;
2) evaluate scientific and philosophical articles in relation to the research methods and theories employed;
3) exhibit confidence comprehending English and communicating it in a scientific and philosophical manner;
4) create new research ideas;
5) discuss psychological and philosophical theories and research in the correct ethical format.
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| 1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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| 2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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| 3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. |
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| 4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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| 5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. |
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| 6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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| 7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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| 8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. |
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| 9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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| 10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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| 11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
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S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
Level |
Assessed by |
| 1) |
Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
N |
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| 2) |
Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
N |
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Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. |
N |
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Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
S |
Derse Katılım
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| 5) |
Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. |
S |
Derse Katılım
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| 6) |
Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
S |
Derse Katılım
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| 7) |
Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
N |
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Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. |
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Derse Katılım
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Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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Derse Katılım
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Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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Derse Katılım
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Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Derse Katılım
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| Prepared by and Date |
SENA CÜRE ACER , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator |
BANU FEMİR GÜRTUNA |
| Semester |
Spring |
| Name of Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. TUĞRUL ÖZKARACALAR |
Course Contents
| Week |
Subject |
| 1) |
General intro I |
| 2) |
General intro II |
| 3) |
Some introductory issues in environmental ethics |
| 4) |
Toward legal rights for natural objects |
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Does the climate have standing? |
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QUIZ |
| 7) |
Agriculture and the environment |
| 8) |
Can the oceans be harbored? |
| 9) |
A guardian for future generations? |
| 10) |
Midterm |
| 11) |
DOCUMENTARY |
| 12) |
Reflections on sustainable development |
| 13) |
How to heal the planet |
| 14) |
An environmental case |
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Final examination period |
| 16) |
Final examination period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | A reading packet which contains required readings assembled from various sources. |
| Teaching Methods | This course will use a flipped format. Students will prepare for class by watching videos and reading about the skills they will develop in that week’s classes. During class time, students will work together on ungraded exercises to develop those skills. Students will work alone or in groups according to their preference, and according to that week’s subject matter. |
| Homework and Projects | Students will complete three graded assignments, each worth 30% of the total grade. They will give a brief independent presentation of a journal article; they will write one short essay on an assigned topic; and they will write a research report describing the findings of a brief class experiment. |
| Laboratory Work | None |
| Computer Use | Students will be expected to use appropriate information technology both in preparation time, and during class hours. They will need to search for and read online resources and articles, work together on class exercises, and prepare their assignments. |
| Other Activities | None |
| Assessment Methods |
| Assessment Tools |
Count |
Weight |
| Attendance |
1 |
% 10 |
| Quiz(zes) |
1 |
% 20 |
| Midterm(s) |
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% 30 |
| Final Examination |
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% 40 |
| TOTAL |
% 100 |
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| Course Administration |
acers@mef.edu.tr
Attendance at all classes is compulsory. Students arriving 15 min. late will not be allowed to join that class. In case of missing an exam, students must provide an acceptable and documented excuse. Make-up exam will be held for the missed exams.
Students are expected to treat university staff and others respectfully at all times.
The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations will not be tolerated and will be punished according to YÖK and university regulations.
Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation
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