ARC 466 Green StrategiesMEF UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture
Course Code ARC 466
Course Title in English Green Strategies
Course Title in Turkish Yeşil Stratejiler
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 126 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites ARC 202 - Architectural Design IV | INT 202 - Interior Design II
Expected Prior Knowledge 4 semesters of design studio
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn fundamentals of sustainability in architectural design and generating an overall awareness to a sustainable way of living.
Course Description This elective course aims to create a discussion around sustainability within the context of environmental design principles, low-energy buildings and green strategies. The course framework consists of not only sustainable design but also how we shape the physical environment with the acts and behaviors we commonly use in our everyday lives.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders kapsamında sürdürülebilirlik ilkeleri, mimari tasarımda enerji verimliliği ve çevreyi gözeten tasarım ilkeleri olarak ele alınmaktadır. Aynı zamanda günlük yaşantımızda sıklıkla kullandığımız davranış şekillerimiz ile fiziksel çevreyi nasıl değiştirdiğimiz üzerine stratejiler tartışılmaktadır (paylaşım ekonomisi, yeniden kullanım, atık geri-dönüşümü, ileri-dönüşüm, su kullanımı, geleceğin gıda üretimi, sürdürülebilir moda vb.)

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) identify fundamentals of designing energy efficient buildings based on 5 main environmental design principles;
2) recognize green building guidelines through leed;
3) consider the environmental factors in design process, the difficulties and potentials of the energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality and materials;
4) analyze sustainability related documentaries;
5) appreciate social awareness about environmental problems related to current consumption tendencies.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date NAZLI ÖDEVCİ , April 2022
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. ILGIN YEŞİM ELDES

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to the course and the content
2) Outlining the green building principles in six major topics, followed by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guideline
3) Explanation of Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Materials and Resources
4) Explanation of Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, Location and Transportation
5) In-class study of a small scale green building project
6) Discussions over sustainable development: The Natural Step
7) Discussions around fast fashion: environmental impacts
8) Discussions around fast fashion: ethics
9) Discussions around drinkable water
10) Discussions around food production and urban farming
11) Discussions around sharing economy
12) Discussions around waste: Can we reduce waste by knowing the ingredients
13) Group project
14) Group project
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsRead: 1.Kolektif (2015) - Sürdürülebilir Moda. Editor: Kipöz, Ş. Yeni İnsan Yayınevi, İstanbul 2.Uluengin, M. (2016), Zehirsiz Ev. Modus Kitap, İstanbul 3.Busch, O. (2015), Victims of Style, New York: Selfpassage 4.Busch, O. (2017) Moda Praksisi, Yeni İnsan Yayınevi Documentaries: 1.The Story of Stuff / Şeylerin Hikayesi: 20 dk, ABD, 2007 2.The Story of Cosmetics / Kozmetiklerin Hikayesi: 3.The Story of Electronics / Elektroniklerin Hikayesi 4.The Story of Bottled Water / Şişelenmiş Suyun Hikayesi 5.The Plastic Ocean / Plastik Okyanus: 91 dk, ABD 6.Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey, Episode 12: The World Set Free / Kosmos dizisi 12. Bölüm: 47 dk, USA, 2014 7.Man / İnsanoğlu: 4 dk, ABD, 2012 8.The Story of Bakeys Edible Cutlary / Kullan-Ye Kaşıkların Hikayesi: 4 dk, Hindistan, 2016 9.Wake Up Call / Uyandırma Çağrısı: 6 dk, ABD, 2014 10.Taste The Waste / Atığın Tadı: 88 dk, Almanya, 2011 11.Midway Island / Midway Adası 12.Unravel / Sökme: 14 dk, Hindistan, 2012 13The True Cost / Gerçek Bedel: 92 dk, ABD, 2015 14.The life cycle of a t-shirt / Bir T-shirt’ün hayat döngüsü: 6 dk, ABD 15.Before the Flood: The Göksu River Valley: 8 dk, Turkey, 2017 16.Yedikule Gardens / Yedikule Bostanları: 7dk, Turkey, 2018 17.Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil / Halkın Gücü: Küba Petrol 18.Krizini Nasıl Aştı?: 53 dk, ABD, 2006
Teaching MethodsInstructional strategy and expectations for both students and instructional staff that follow from this. Student work modes (independently and/or in teams). Any work with the outside community – geographic or industry sector.
Homework and ProjectsPre-class reads and documentaries, related 4 tasks, 1 individual research project, 1 group project
Laboratory Work-
Computer UseYes
Other ActivitiesSite visit
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Project 1 % 30
Final Examination 1 % 30
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration odevcin@mef.edu.tr
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There is a 70% attendance requirement. Attendance is also recommended for the lectures, site visits and documentary screenings. Students are expected to read the compulsory text/film given before attending to the class and should submit the works on time. Third party submissions are not accepted. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 3 1 70
Homework Assignments 14 4 56
Total Workload 126
Total Workload/25 5.0
ECTS 5