Analysis of Environmental Systems
Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis of Environmental Systems | CEV427 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Recep Kaya GÖKTAŞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Has an introductory understanding of system thinking.
2) Has an introductory understanding of complex systems.
3) To develop an introductory skill set for the analysis of environmental systems
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| 1 | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | |
| 2 | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | |
| 3 | High | High | Middle | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Computer Programming, Computer Applications in Environmental Engineering
Course Contents
Many environmental problems involve interactions among variables as dynamic systems. In this course, students will be introduced to a range of techniques for understanding the dynamics of environmental systems, with a special focus on system dynamics modeling techniques. Computer simulation modeling examples related to a diverse range of environmental problems will be given. Quantitative analysis techniques will be covered at an introductory level using Excel, Matlab and other programming languages.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction.2) Planetary boundaries.
3) The Systems Lens.
4) The basics of system structure and behaviour.
5) Fundamental dynamic patterns of systems.
6) Units of measurement. Math Review.
7) Exponential growth & exponential decline.
8) Feedback.
9) System dynamics software overview.
10) Introduction to modeling environmental systems.
11) Applying systems thinking to environmental problems.
12) Building blocks for environmental systems models I.
13) Building blocks for environmental systems models II.
14) Modeling Homework Presentations
15) Final Exam.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice
3) Demonstration
4) Case Study
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving
7) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
70% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required